Humza Yousaf must focus on fixing Borders roads Friday, 22 March, 2024 By John Lamont MP I have recently been overwhelmed by the number of local people who are extremely concerned at the state of roads across the Scottish Borders.
Three wins for Borders businesses in Scottish rural awards Wednesday, 20 March, 2024 Borders businesses won big in the 2024 Scottish Countryside Alliance awards, dubbed the ‘rural Oscars’ by organisers. Lauder’s Black Bull won best local food and drink, the Gordon Arms won best pub, and Foston’s Fine Meats in Duns won the award for best butcher.
Let's work together to Boost the Borders, says John Lamont MP Friday, 8 March, 2024 By John Lamont MP In my book, the Borders is already the best place in the country to live and work. But our communities would still benefit from improvements to our public services and our economy.
Borders farmers attend Downing Street reception on 'backing Scottish and British food' Tuesday, 5 March, 2024 I recently hosted farmers from the Scottish Borders at an event in Downing Street to honour people 'backing Scottish and British food and drink'.
UK Veterans’ Minister visits Scottish Borders heroes Friday, 1 March, 2024 I was delighted to recently welcome the UK Minister of State for Veterans' Affairs to the Borders to meet with former Armed Forces personnel. The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP visited Three Hills Coffee, owned by former soldier Richard Keeling and his partner Jessica Jericevich.
Scottish Conservatives win Jedburgh by-election Friday, 23 February, 2024 The Scottish Conservatives have defeated the SNP in the Jedburgh and St Boswells by-election.
John Lamont MP launches Boost the Borders plan Wednesday, 21 February, 2024 I have launched my Boost the Borders plan to focus attention on the things that really matter to local people. My plan is a blueprint to improve key services. It outlines my top priorities and aims for the future of the Borders.
More investment needed in Borders GP services Wednesday, 21 February, 2024 By John Lamont MP GP surgeries are the frontline of our NHS. People rely heavily on the wide-ranging expertise of GPs to guide them towards the right healthcare option.
Education and NHS must be top priorities Tuesday, 13 February, 2024 By John Lamont MP There should be no greater priorities for Scotland's politicians than supporting our NHS and investing in a brighter future for the next generation.
Borders MP and MSP write to Humza Yousaf over escalating local NHS crisis Tuesday, 13 February, 2024 Rachael Hamilton MSP and I have written to the First Minister over the NHS Borders financial crisis. We have urged Humza Yousaf to provide more funding to prevent cuts to local health services.