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
UK agrees historic trade deal in boost for Scottish industry 17th June 2021 The United Kingdom and Australia have agreed a historic trade deal – the first negotiated from scratch since leaving the EU. The deal will make it easier for... Articles
Borderers benefit from UK Government support 4th June 2021 Since July 2020, self-employed business owners in the Borders have been able to apply for four consecutive grants to help alleviate the economic impact of Covid... Articles
Borders mental health waiting times increase fivefold during pandemic 2nd June 2021 New figures have shown that the pandemic has taken its toll on mental health waiting times for children and adolescents. In the Borders, the median waiting time... Articles
Borders to move to level 1 2nd June 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Borders will move into Covid-19 Level 1 as of Saturday. At 00.01 on... Articles
New MSP and MP link up on priorities for the Borders 26th May 2021 New South of Scotland MSP, Craig Hoy, and Borders MP, John Lamont met last week to discuss their priorities for the Borders in the coming months. The pair met... Articles
Local MP gets vaccine and urges others to follow suit 25th May 2021 Borders MP, John Lamont, received his Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday, the same day as the UK recorded its second highest ever daily total. Mr Lamont attended... Articles
A1 to be front and centre of Union Connectivity Review 20th May 2021 Representatives from the A1 Action Group met with Sir Peter Hendy of the UK Government’s Union Connectivity Review last week to discuss the importance of the... Articles
Hawick’s rail campaigners speak direct with transport review 20th May 2021 Representatives from the Campaign for Borders Rail met with Sir Peter Hendy of the UK Government’s Union Connectivity Review last week to discuss the importance... Articles
Newcastleton voices heard in Union Connectivity Review 17th May 2021 Newcastleton Community Trust (NCT) had the opportunity to put forward their case for better transport links in a meeting last week with Sir Peter Hendy, who is... Articles