Annual Survey Results Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Thank you to everyone who completed my 60 Second Resident Survey which was included in my annual report this year. The number of responses I received was fantastic, with over 500 residents taking the time to highlight the issues that are most important to them. I will continue to make sure that your views are represented at Holyrood and ensure that the problems we face in the Borders are kept high... Articles
Borderlands accelerated as Chancellor announces spending 26th November 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a raft of new measures to protect jobs amid the serious economic hit from coronavirus, including an acceleration... Articles
Borders SNP MSP votes to keep Salmond papers secret TWICE 26th November 2020 SNP MSP Paul Wheelhouse has been challenged by Rachael Hamilton MSP over his decision to keep Scottish Government legal advice on the Alex Salmond case secret... Articles
Scottish Government confirm essential shopping allowed 25th November 2020 The Scottish Government has confirmed that people can continue to travel across the border for essential shopping amid rumours of people being stopped by police... Articles
SNP Government must properly resource NHS Borders 25th November 2020 Rachael Hamilton has urged the Scottish Government to properly resource NHS Borders after it was revealed that there is a backlog of people waiting for key... Articles
Scrap business rates to save high streets in the Borders 24th November 2020 Scottish Conservatives John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP are backing plans to scrap business rates in order to save the area’s high streets. Lamont and... Articles
Lamont and Hamilton: ‘Prioritise pandemic, not independence’ 18th November 2020 Both Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have demanded the SNP prioritise Scotland’s response to the pandemic not another independence referendum. The... Articles
Borders politicians launch e-Christmas card competition 16th November 2020 John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP have launched their annual Christmas card competition this year, with a twist. This year, people can send in a photo or... Articles
Borders MSPs calls on SNP to expand Vitamin D scheme to help fight Covid 12th November 2020 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton, called on the First Minister to expand the Scottish Government’s Vitamin D programme to include care home residents alongside... Articles
Regional Economic Strategy welcomed for Borders towns 9th November 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has welcomed a letter from Professor Russel Griggs OBE on the creation of a Regional Economic Strategy for the Borders. The newly... Articles