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
MSP pledges to improve fortunes of Hawick High Street 21st May 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has vowed to help reverse the decline of Hawick High Street, as the country exits the Covid pandemic, following her re-election. Mrs... Articles
Rachael Hamilton appointed Shadow Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary 21st May 2021 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has been appointed Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announced his... Articles
Borders MSP backs Age Scotland ‘Check in, Cash out’ campaign 19th May 2021 Pension credit is a top up payment distributed by the UK Government for people over state pension age who are on a low income. Recent research by Age Scotland... Articles
Borders MSP takes parliamentary oath in Welsh 14th May 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP has taken her oath of allegiance in Welsh, on her first day back in the Scottish Parliament. Last Friday, the Ettrick, Roxburgh and... Articles
UK furlough scheme continues to support the Borders 13th May 2021 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have highlighted the ongoing economic support being provided by the UK Government through the furlough scheme. It shows... Articles
Statement on the re-election of Rachael Hamilton MSP 10th May 2021 The Scottish Conservatives’ Rachael Hamilton MSP has been re-elected for the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire constituency. Mrs Hamilton was returned on 18... Articles
Pledge to improve Borders’ infrastructure 16th April 2021 Rachael Hamilton, Shona Haslam and John Lamont MP have welcomed the Scottish Conservatives’ new ‘Uniting Scotland’ plan which will see significant upgrades to... Articles
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award inspired many Borders’ youngsters 12th April 2021 Scottish Conservatives’ Rachael Hamilton has highlighted the vital contribution of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to young people’s lives. With the death of HRH... Articles
Statement on the death of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh 10th April 2021 “I send my deepest sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this difficult time. “HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will be strongly remembered for... Articles
