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
Borders club joins campaign to Save Scottish Bingo 26th January 2021 The only bingo club left in the Scottish Borders has joined the campaign to Save Scottish Bingo. The independent, family owned, Border Bingo, usually operates... Articles
New £23m fishing fund ‘positive step’ 20th January 2021 A new financial support package for Scottish fishing businesses that export to the EU has been announced by the UK Government. Borders MP, John Lamont, recently... Articles
Over 1800 Borders businesses backed by UK Gov support 19th January 2021 New figures released by the British Business Bank show that over £65m has been loaned to businesses in the Borders, as part of UK Government schemes to help... Articles
UK Gov set to announce new fund for fishing industry 19th January 2021 Local parliamentarians have commented on reports that the UK Government is set to announce a £23m financial compensation package for the fishing industry. Mr... Articles
Inclusion of Armed Forces in vaccine roll out welcomed 19th January 2021 The inclusion of the British Armed Forces in the vaccine roll out has been praised after they were drafted in to help ramp up vaccinations in Scotland... Articles
Scot Gov must open business grants before jobs are lost 18th January 2021 There have been calls to speed up promised funding by the Scottish Government to businesses who need it. A leaked COSLA document indicates only 7 of 30 business... Articles
MP seeks urgent clarity on fishing exports 14th January 2021 Borders MP, John Lamont, has raised issues facing Berwickshire fishermen in the House of Commons. Mr Lamont has been in contact with representatives of the... Articles
Common Riding needs clarification for 2021 13th January 2021 Local politicians have called for clarity to be given to Hawick Common Riding as coronavirus restrictions are tightened across Scotland. Although still several... Articles
Local support for transport review grows 13th January 2021 A Borders MP has welcomed local community organisations submitting evidence to a UK Government review which could see cross-border transport improvements. The... Articles