Selkirk High School join me in the Scottish Parliament Tuesday, 7 May, 2024 It was fantastic to welcome students from Selkirk High School to the Scottish Parliament alongside Na h-Eileanan an Iar MSP, Alasdair Allan, a former pupil of Selkirk High School. The students had a tour of the Parliament, and then a cross party Q&A session with Alasdair and myself where they were able to quiz us on our roles as MSPs. Following this, the students had front row seats in the chamber... Local News
Borders MSP places rural Scotland on the agenda at Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2023 Scottish Conservative Rural Affairs Spokesperson, Rachael Hamilton MSP, highlighted the importance of giving rural Scotland a voice in politics at this year’s... Local News
Borders MSP renews calls for bill to prevent rural crime 29th September 2023 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton has renewed her calls for a Bill to prevent theft of agricultural machinery and vehicles in Scotland. Ms Hamilton previously called... Holyrood News
Lilliesleaf Primary tour Scottish Parliament and meet local MSP 29th September 2023 Pupils from Lilliesleaf Primary School were welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by Borders MSP, Rachael Hamilton as part of a school trip to Edinburgh. Students... Local News
Local MSP welcomes UK Government payments for over 12,000 Borders homes 25th September 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has welcomed the latest cost-of-living payments being paid by the UK Government to thousands of households across the Scottish... Local News
Local MSP trials e-bike initiative with Sustainable Selkirk and Cycling UK 25th September 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has trialled the Sustainable Selkirk e-bike scheme, which is supported by Cycling UK and the Energy Saving Trust. This scheme... Local News
Local MSP speaks up for Borders businesses in short-term let debate 14th September 2023 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton backed local short-term let businesses during a Scottish Conservative debate in Holyrood. This comes after the Scottish Government... Local News
Borders residents challenge SNP minister over ‘NHS crisis’ 12th September 2023 Borders residents challenged a government minister over the SNP’s handling of local NHS services at a public meeting on Monday. At the public forum at the Great... Local News
More than four in five say no to cycle path on North Bridge Street 6th September 2023 Results of a recent survey conducted by Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton after numerous residents and businesses came to her with fears about a new cycle path, have... Local News
Alarming Rise in NHS Borders Staff Absences Due to Mental Health 14th August 2023 The number of staff absences in NHS Borders due to mental health is “deeply alarming”, Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has said. Between 2018 and 2022, the numbers... Local News