Trade Minister meets Borders farmers on Aussie trade deal Monday, 21 June, 2021 UK Trade Minister, Greg Hands, met with a number of Borders farmers on Friday (18th June) to discuss concerns about the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Local MP, John Lamont, set up the meeting to give local farmers the opportunity to speak directly with the government minister responsible for the Agreement. The trade deal will remove tariffs for businesses and customers buying from each nation... Articles
Anger at colossal payments to SQA despite no exams 18th June 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and Cllr Scott Hamilton have expressed their anger at the cost of SQA exam fees, despite Borders’ youngsters not sitting formal exams since... Articles
UK agrees historic trade deal in boost for Scottish industry 16th 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
Local MSP Backs Charity Tartan Tea Party To Celebrate Nationwide Thank You Day 16th June 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP is calling on everyone to take part in the nationwide Thank You Day on Sunday 4th July by holding a Tartan Tea Party. Thank You Day is a... Articles
Kelso Minister delivers sermon to the Scottish Parliament 10th June 2021 Kelso and Ednam North Parish Church Minister, Rev Anna Rodwell, delivered a virtual sermon to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday. The session known as... Articles
SNP fail to deliver on work referral scheme 10th June 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Rachael Hamilton has criticised the SNP Government for failing to secure sustainable long-term employment opportunities... Articles
MSP calls for more ‘long Covid’ clinics 9th June 2021 Rachael Hamilton met with Lead Clinician, Covid -19 Clinical Network Linda Gray at the Borders General Hospital to discuss the effects of long Covid. Linda Gray... 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
Rural issues on the agenda in the Yarrow Valley 28th May 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP visited a farm and visited a local tourist attraction in the Yarrow Valley to discuss post-Covid recovery. The Borders MSP met constituents... Articles
MSP calls for public toilets to reopen 25th May 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP is calling on all public conveniences to be reopened across the Borders, following a visit to the public toilets in Greenlaw. In August... Articles
