John Lamont MP starts campaign to stop community hospital closures Friday, 19 April, 2024 I have started a campaign to stop community hospital closures across the Scottish Borders. NHS Borders have said they may soon suggest closing the 92 community hospital beds in Kelso, Duns, Hawick and Peebles. The community hospitals have been under threat of closure for some time. Earlier this year, Kelso GPs pulled out of the arrangement to support the hospitals. The agreement for Knoll Hospital... Local News
My priorities for the Borders in 2024 10th January 2024 The new year is a great time to look forward with a renewed sense of optimism and purpose. As your Member of Parliament for the Scottish Borders, I want to... Local NewsOpinions
Borders workers to pay more and get less from SNP 5th January 2024 This year, people across the Borders will pay more tax but get even less from the SNP Government. The SNP’s latest budget included a dire mixture of tax hikes... Local News
Christmas Card 2023 competition winner announced 23rd December 2023 I am pleased to announce the winning design in the annual Christmas Card competition I run alongside Rachael Hamilton MSP. This year's winning entry came from... Local News
My Christmas message for 2023 19th December 2023 Christmas is approaching and I hope you have wonderful plans to spend time with family and friends this year. It's the best time of year to come together and... Local NewsOpinions
Support local businesses over crucial winter period 15th December 2023 We’re lucky to have so many brilliant small businesses operating in the Scottish Borders. To celebrate just a few of them, I recently held my annual Small... Opinions
National 'Save Our Banks' campaign launches 13th December 2023 I have joined a national parliamentary campaign aimed at keeping bank branches open across the country. The ‘Save Our Banks’ campaign has been launched by... Local News
Small Business Award winners announced for 2023 6th December 2023 I have announced the winners of my Scottish Borders Small Business Awards 2023. Congratulations to the worthy winners of my Small Business Awards competition... Local News
UK Government Budget delivers for Borders 30th November 2023 The UK Government Autumn Statement delivered emphatically for the Borders and all of Scotland. I was especially delighted to secure £20 million for the Borders... Westminster News
John Lamont MP secures £20 million for the Scottish Borders 23rd November 2023 I have secured £20 million of investment for the Scottish Borders from the UK Government through the creation of a Levelling Up Partnership with the local... Local News