Patients waiting on key diagnostics tests rises in the Borders 25th February 2021 Latest figures from Public Health Scotland show that over 100,000 patients across Scotland are waiting for eight key diagnostics tests. The key eight tests... Articles
Comments on new route map out of lockdown 24th February 2021 Local politicians have commented after the release of the potential route map out of lockdown in Scotland. John Lamont MP said: “It is good to have some clarity... Articles
Schools U-turn needed after disappointing routemap 24th February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have called for an SNP U-turn to bring forward the dates when more pupils can start to return to school. Following the... Articles
Borders politicians join call for new eye hospital 23rd February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have called on the SNP Government to include a new eye hospital in the new Scottish budget. They join calls from... Articles
SNP bow to pressure and U-turn on short term let regulations 18th February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and Shona Haslam have welcomed a U-turn by the Scottish Government on controversial short-term let regulations which were heavily... Articles
SNP accused of ‘hiding’ OECD education review 18th February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has accused the SNP of ‘running scared’ and has urged them to immediately publish a delayed review of Scotland’s education system. The... Articles
Borders politicians welcome ‘U-turn’ on rates relief 17th February 2021 The SNP have u-turned on extending business rates relief following repeated demands from the Scottish Conservatives. It was announced in the recent draft Budget... Articles
Unpopular short term let regulations must be withdrawn 16th February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has criticised the Scottish Government as they continue to plough on ahead with potentially damaging legislation imposing a licensing... Articles
Borders politicians welcome £1.1 billion boost for Scotland 16th February 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed an extra £1.1 billion of funding to the Scottish Government, taking the total UK cash delivered to fight... Articles
