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
Four-nation approach needed to exit lockdown 28th April 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has urged the Scottish Government, UK Government and other devolved administrations to work together to plan the easing of lockdown. It... Articles
Local MSP praises hard work of Borderers during pandemic 26th March 2020 FAO: All Newsdesks Rachael Hamilton MSP has praised the work of hardworking Borderers during the coronavirus pandemic. NHS staff and volunteers have been... Articles
Borders’ politicians welcome Prime Minister’s statement 25th March 2020 FAO: All Newsdesks Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have welcomed the Prime Minister’s latest statement updating the nation on the coronavirus pandemic... Articles
Borders MSP raises coronavirus hardship concerns 18th March 2020 FAO: All Newsdesks Following a statement from the First Minister, Rachael Hamilton MSP sought assurances that all is being done to ensure those affected by the... Articles
Over 1,000 domestic abuse incidents recorded across the Borders 26th February 2020 New figures have revealed that 1,019 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded by the police in the Scottish Borders in 2018-19. There was a slight decrease in... Articles
SNP Budget leaves councils with financial black hole 7th February 2020 Shona Haslam and Rachael Hamilton MSP have criticised the Scottish Government’s Budget plans which leave councils facing a huge financial black hole. Cosla, the... Articles
Call for more farm funding to drive environmentalism 20th January 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to offer more funding to farmers to drive greater environmentalism, in light of a major climate... Articles
Borders MSP wants ‘positive and sustainable’ future for agriculture 16th January 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP raised the lack of support for young people entering into agriculture with the Scottish Rural Minister. At Portfolio Question time, Mrs... Articles
Residents urged to participate in review of Eyemouth Community Campus 16th January 2020 Eyemouth MP and MSP, John Lamont and Rachael Hamilton, have urged local residents to take part in review of where Eyemouth Community Campus should be located... Articles