Latest news and campaigns from John Lamont, the Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh & Selkirk.

45 Messages

  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 7:29 AM

Scottish Conservatives defeat the SNP, Boost the Borders and more

Scottish Conservatives defeat the SNP, Boost the Borders and more View this email in your browser Dear John, I’ve had a positive and productive month working hard on your priorities. Here are some of the highlights: …
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
January 29, 2024 at 5:29 PM

A big year for Scotland and the UK

A big year for Scotland and the UK View this email in your browser Dear John, Thank you for reading my first newsletter of 2024. This will be a big year for Scotland and the UK. A General Election is coming and there’s a huge opportunit…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas View this email in your browser Dear John, 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 share cherished mom…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM

£20 million for the Borders

£20 million for the Borders View this email in your browser Dear John, Thank you for reading my newsletter. This past month I’ve worked very hard to deliver for the Borders and I was pleased to see that effort pay off. …
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Vote for your favourite Christmas card

Vote for your favourite Christmas card There are so many fantastic designs to choose from that we’re asking you to help to pick the winning card. View this email in your browser Dear John, Every year I look forward to seeing all the bril…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 12:14 PM

The Small Business Awards are back

The Small Business Awards are back View this email in your browser Dear John, I am delighted to announce that once again, I am running a Small Business Awards competition to celebrate the best of the Borders in the run up to Christmas. …
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 8:03 AM

Future of Borders bus services and more

Future of Borders bus services and more View this email in your browser Dear John, Thank you for reading my latest newsletter about some of the things I’ve been doing to represent the people of the Borders. It is always a privilege to h…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
September 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Crown the best Borders pubs

Crown the best Borders pubs View this email in your browser Dear John, Thank you for reading the latest edition of my newsletter. I hope you all had a brilliant summer. Many of you will have spent some well-deserved time off over the su…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Summer Surgery Tour 2023

Summer Surgery Tour 2023 View this email in your browser Dear John, Every year, I go on a summer surgery tour across the Borders. As your MP, I know how important it is to be accountable and accessible to you, my constituents. This year…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 5:29 PM

The SNP are at it again

The SNP are at it again View this email in your browser Dear John,   Thank you for your continued support and for reading my monthly e-newsletter. Over the last month, I’ve been working hard helping to sort your issues, speaking to loca…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Best of the Borders

Best of the Borders View this email in your browser Dear John, Welcome to the latest edition of my e-newsletter. Here are some of my highlights from another busy and rewarding month working hard for communities across the Scottish Bord…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Boosting places at the Borders College

Boosting places at the Borders College View this email in your browser Dear John, It has been a busy month across the Scottish Borders. Here are just a few things I have been working on 👇 Boosting places at the Bor…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
April 3, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Nominate your community volunteer of the year

Nominate your community volunteer of the year I’m launched the Scottish Borders Community Volunteer of the Year Awards View this email in your browser Dear John, A festival of volunteering has been announced to mark the Coronation of K…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Humza Yousaf must focus on the day job

Humza Yousaf must focus on the day job View this email in your browser Dear John, The big news this month is the election of Humza Yousaf as SNP Leader and First Minister of Scotland.  There are so many huge challenges facing Scotland…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Nicola Sturgeon failed the Scottish Borders

Nicola Sturgeon failed the Scottish Borders View this email in your browser Dear John, The big news this month has been the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. Her legacy will be the division she created - and the promises she failed to d…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Standing up for women's rights

Standing up for women's rights The UK Government also intervened in the last few weeks to prevent the SNP’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill  View this email in your browser Dear John, I hope 2023 is treating you well. I wanted to update …
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from John Lamont MP

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from John Lamont MP View this email in your browser Dear John, Christmas can bring up the best memories. It’s a time of year that often reminds us of how lucky we are and all that we take for granted. It…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Vote for your favourite Christmas card

Vote for your favourite Christmas card There are so many fantastic designs to choose from that we’re asking you to help to pick the winning card. View this email in your browser Dear John,   One of the highlights of my year is looking th…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Nominate your favourite small businesses

Nominate your favourite small businesses I’m running a Small Business Awards competition View this email in your browser Dear John, There are loads of brilliant small businesses operating all over the Scottish Borders. This year, I will …
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Update from the Chancellor

Update from the Chancellor Tax cuts | Energy bill help | Alcohol duty  View this email in your browser Dear John, The UK Government has once again provided lots of extra money to the Scottish Government today, whilst delivering tax cuts…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 1:15 PM

Her Late Majesty The Queen

Her Late Majesty The Queen My tribute in Parliament View this email in your browser Dear John, This has been a tremendously difficult week for our country. I was honoured to lay flowers at Buckingham Palace in memory of Her late Majest…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 3:58 PM

Leadership contest

Leadership contest Who I'm supporting for Prime Minister View this email in your browser Dear John, As you will know, the leadership contest to elect the next leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 6:12 PM

Vote on the Prime Minister

Vote on the Prime Minister How I voted tonight View this email in your browser Dear John, After listening to the views of local residents in the Borders, I have voted against the Prime Minister tonight. I have also resigned from my rol…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Celebrating HM The Queen 💂

Celebrating HM The Queen 💂 Platinum Jubilee | New council leader | Reston Station View this email in your browser Dear John, This weekend marks a momentous milestone for the United Kingdom, when we celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Plat…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Working for the Borders

Working for the Borders Kremlin Sanction | Borders Schools | Local Elections View this email in your browser Dear John, Parliament is currently prorogued as we are moving to a new session, starting with the Queen's Speech next week. Th…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Spring Statement

Spring Statement Tax cuts | Ukraine Crisis | Surgeries View this email in your browser Dear John, The cost of living has increased significantly since the worst of the pandemic, largely driven by rising energy costs. I know this is of h…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 12:23 PM

Storm Arwen

Storm Arwen View this email in your browser Dear John, One week ago today, a red weather warning was issued for the eastern coast of the UK before a devastating storm hit. Storm Arwen has been one of the most damaging in living memory. I…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Recovering from the Pandemic

Recovering from the Pandemic Budget 2021 | COP26 | Menopause View this email in your browser Dear John, We are heading towards winter now and there is no greater reminder than the awful rain we had this week. This has led to some very w…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 11:19 AM

Standing up for the Borders

Standing up for the Borders Doddie Weir | Drop-in clinics | Reston Station View this email in your browser Dear John, It has been another busy few weeks in the Borders and in Westminster. Last week, I was delighted to get my second dos…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 3:49 PM

Vaccine rollout 💉

Vaccine rollout 💉 Find out when you are eligible View this email in your browser Dear John, Thanks to the NHS Borders team at Borders Event Centre in Kelso, I have now had my first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. I am delighted to be vacc…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 4:26 PM

Lockdown restrictions

Lockdown restrictions Lockdown |  Borders Railway | HRH The Prince Philip View this email in your browser Dear John, There was finally some good news in relation to lockdown this week. Travel to see friends or family will be allowed acr…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Borders Lockdown Exit

Borders Lockdown Exit What it means for you View this email in your browser Dear John, This week began with the good news that the Scottish Borders had the lowest mainland rate of Covid-19 in the UK. This is fantastic news, and is testa…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Scottish Borders News

Scottish Borders News Reston station | Vaccines | Lockdown View this email in your browser Dear John, Covid-19 rates are steadily reducing in the Borders, and across the country, as lockdown measures start showing results. This is very …
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 4:51 PM

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Vaccines | Furlough scheme | Brexit View this email in your browser Dear John, I hope you and your family were able to enjoy Christmas and the New Year as safely as possible. As you will know, we have now returned to loc…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 4:15 PM

NEW: Borders moves to COVID level 1

NEW: Borders moves to COVID level 1 What it means for you and your family Dear John, Today has been a great day in our fight against COVID-19. This morning, Margaret Keenan from Coventry become the first person in the world to get the Pfizer/BioNTech vacc…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Our Scottish Borders

Our Scottish Borders Protecting our oceans | Furlough extension | Remembrance View this email in your browser Dear John, The Scottish Borders remains in COVID protection level two. If you need a reminder of what that means, you can take a look here. …
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
October 16, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Scottish Borders Update

Scottish Borders Update Coronavirus | 20mph limit | Pet theft View this email in your browser Dear John, Unfortunately, we are continuing to see a rise in the number of Covid-19 infections across Scotland, the UK, and Europe. This winter will be very…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
August 27, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Standing up for the Scottish Borders

Standing up for the Scottish Borders Exam Results | Eat Out to Help Out | Bouncing Back Better View this email in your browser John Lamont MP Standing up for the Scottish Borders Dear John, It has been a testing year for every…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Scottish Borders Update

Scottish Borders Update Coronavirus | Armed Forces Week | Surgeries View this email in your browser John Lamont MP Thankfully, we are now seeing a sustained suppression of coronavirus cases across the Scottish Borders. This is similar to what we are seei…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus Update Testing, Advice and Support View this email in your browser Dear John, The coronavirus outbreak continues to have a huge effect on our lives. It is frustrating not being able to go about our usual routines, like visit…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Coronavirus Advice

Coronavirus Advice What you can do to protect our NHS View this email in your browser Watch my video to learn more about what you can do to help beat Coronavirus Our country is facing a major crisis. We are fighting a deadly di…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 4:08 PM

John Lamont MP: Let's move on from Brexit

John Lamont MP: Let's move on from Brexit Why I am backing the new Brexit Deal Like John's Page Follow John John's Website Email John Why I'm backing the new Brexi…
  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 9:43 AM

John Lamont MP News

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 3:20 PM

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]
August 8, 2019 at 10:53 AM

John Lamont MP News

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