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
Scottish Conservative plan to recruit 3,000 teachers 21st September 2020 Today the Scottish Conservatives unveiled proposals to recruit 3,000 more teachers over the next Parliament. Borders politicians Rachael Hamilton MSP and John... Articles
UK Govt tell Ofcom to stop excessive broadband quotes 18th September 2020 Minister for Digital Infrastructure, Matt Warman MP, has written to telecommunications regulator, Ofcom about his concerns about people getting excessive quotes... Articles
MP probes child benefit payments delayed by coronavirus 15th September 2020 Some new mums in the Borders have missed out on Child Benefit payments due to delays in receiving birth certificates. Usually, new parents can back claim Child... Articles
UK-Japan trade deal offers boost to Scottish Businesses 11th September 2020 The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was agreed in principle by International Trade Secretary, the Rt Hon Liz Truss MP and Japan Foreign... Articles
Eat Out to Help Out hailed as success 7th September 2020 More than 85,000 meals were claimed for across the Borders as part of the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme in August. 116 restaurants in the Borders... Articles
Not the time for push for indy, says Borders MP and MSP 2nd September 2020 Local politicians have slammed the push by the SNP for another independence referendum. As part of her plans for the upcoming parliamentary session, the First... Articles
Fisheries Bill passes next stage in Parliament 2nd September 2020 Eyemouth MP, John Lamont, has welcomed the further passage of the Fisheries Bill at Westminster. The Bill will enable the UK to control who may fish in its... Articles
Jobs Plan needed to rebound from virus 1st September 2020 The new leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross MP, has delivered on a promise to publish a plan for jobs and recovery within the first month of his... Articles
St Abbs named as must visit destination 28th August 2020 Influential travel company, Skyscanner, has named St Abbs as one of the best destinations in Scotland to visit. The list was compiled to highlight staycations... Articles