MSP angered at First Minister’s dismissal of rising farm input costs Tuesday, 5 April, 2022 Rachael Hamilton has expressed her anger at the lack of consideration for Borders farmers facing rising costs to inputs by the Scottish Government. At First Minister Questions on Thursday (31st March), Mrs Hamilton asked the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon what action the Scottish Government were taking to support Borders’ farmers in light of the rising cost of fertilisers, as a result of the... Articles
Local MSP concerned at soaring A&E waiting times 4th April 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Rachael Hamilton has slammed the SNP after the worst-ever A&E waiting time figures were recorded. Mrs Hamilton’s call... Articles
SNP has failed to combat rural broadband gap with voucher scheme 29th March 2022 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton for has slammed the SNP Government for continuing to let down rural communities when it comes to broadband connectivity. Ms... Articles
Borders MSP attends BASC’s Gamekeepers’ Day 28th March 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP attended the British Association of Shooting and Conservation’s (BASC) Gamekeepers’ Day, to show her support for rural workers. The event... Articles
SNP ‘dragging their heels’ on Borders Railway extension 27th March 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP has criticised the Scottish Government over a lack of commitment on the Borders Railway extension. On the 10th March, Scottish Borders... Articles
Borders MSP attends NFUS meeting on food security 23rd March 2022 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton took part in a virtual meeting alongside MSP colleagues and representatives from NFU Scotland on Monday to discuss the effects of... Articles
Cancer tests ‘ticking time bomb’, according to Borders MSP 1st March 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Rachael Hamilton for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire has warned of a “ticking timebomb” when it comes to crucial... Articles
SNP Government failing to address looming dentistry crisis 24th February 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have criticised the SNP Government for failing to provide the necessary resources to clear the backlog of appointments... Articles
Scottish Borders Council ensures roads maintenance remains top priority despite SNP cuts 24th February 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP and Council Leader Mark Rowley have called on the SNP Government to give the Scottish Borders Council a fair funding settlement. The core... Articles
SNP must fund new nurses in Borders 22nd February 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Rachael Hamilton for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire is urging the SNP to invest the money saved from easing Covid... Articles
