SNP leaving 20,000 visitors to Borders 'in the dark' Thursday, 11 April, 2024 The SNP have been accused of leaving 20,000 visitors to the Borders "in the dark" after Visit Scotland announced they would close the Jedburgh tourist information office. Visit Scotland, an SNP Government agency, said recently they would close 25 visitor information centres across Scotland. The SNP Government must step in and prevent the closure of this vital tourist information service which... Local News
Local MP backs broadband for jobseekers 14th October 2021 John Lamont MP has backed the UK Government’s partnership with TalkTalk and Jobcentre Plus to provide jobseekers with six months of free broadband. The UK wide... Articles
Borders politicians call for Selkirk traffic solution 13th October 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have called for action to be taken to address large vehicle traffic problems in Selkirk's town centre. This comes after... Articles
Prime Minister plans to upgrade the A1 north of the border 12th October 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have both welcomed comments from the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to upgrade the A1 north of Berwick. The Prime... Articles
UK Government delivers for Borders’ emergency services 11th October 2021 The Scottish Borders has seen the installation of 12 new Extended Area Services (EAS) masts. The masts have been installed as part of an upgrade to the... Articles
Borders politicians welcome prospectus on completing railway 8th October 2021 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have welcomed the recommendations of the Borderlands Partnership prospectus on the Borders Railway. The prospectus... Articles
Borders MP joins Alzheimer’s Research UK to support dementia research 28th September 2021 To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, John Lamont MP joined Alzheimer’s Research UK at an event in Parliament to show his support for dementia research. The aim of... Articles
UK Government to introduce carer’s leave 27th September 2021 The UK Government will introduce one week’s leave for unpaid carers, helping people to balance a job with caring for a dependant. The move is set to benefit... Articles
All tips to go to staff under new government plans 24th September 2021 The UK Government will introduce legislation to stop unscrupulous businesses from taking tips meant for staff, providing a boost to hospitality workers in the... Articles
MPs add support to Borderlands culture 'city' bid 22nd September 2021 Local MPs, John Lamont and David Mundell have registered their support at Westminster for the Borderlands to become 2025 UK City of Culture. In a joint formal... Articles