John Lamont MP · [email protected]

March 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM

Heating oil price spike | I want to know your views

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear John, I am deeply concerned about the rise in heating oil prices over the last few days. Following the outbreak of war in Iran, heating oil prices have at least doubled for many. This is a particular issue in the Borders, where many home…

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

February 20, 2026 at 8:21 PM

Nominate now in my pub awards!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear John, I've launched my 2026 Borders Pub Awards – and nominations are coming in thick and fast. Hospitality is finding things extremely tough at the moment – from the Labour Government’s Jobs Tax to surging business taxes thanks to decisi…

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

February 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM

It's been a busy start to 2026!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear John, It’s been a busy start to 2026 in the Borders and at Westminster. Here is just some of what I’ve been doing on your behalf. Signing a joint statement to pause energy projects I recently signed a joint statement calling for all e…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Merry Christmas!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Christmas is nearly upon us and I hope you all have plans to spend time with family and friends. While this is a time to be joyful, the festive season also offers a moment to reflect and give thanks. My thoughts …

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

December 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Congratulations Rowan!

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I am delighted that Rowan from Coldstream Primary School has won our Christmas Card Competition. The Christmas Card has now been sent to hundreds of local people, and Rowan's design was chosen following a public vot…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Who will be the winner of our 2025 Christmas Card Competition?

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Who will you vote for to be the winner of our 2025 Christmas Card Competition? Rachael Hamilton MSP and I invited every local primary school to take part, and received so many brilliant entries from across the Borders…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Standing up for local rail services

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, This month I’ve been continuing to work hard to get action on the key issues that matter most to you. ============================================================ ** ([link removed]) Alongside the Berwick MP David…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

October 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM

I will continue to fight mega-pylons in the Borders

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Today, I held a debate in the UK Parliament against plans for mega-pylons in the Borders. These plans are deeply unpopular with local people and will cause huge damage to people's quality of life, scar our countrysi…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

October 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM

Action needed on driving tests waiting times

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, September was another busy month with a lot happening at both local and national level. As always, I worked hard to represent your interests and the interests of everyone in the Borders. ============================…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

The SNP are at it again

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, They're at it again. In his first week back in the Scottish Parliament after Holyrood's summer break, the SNP leader John Swinney should have been focused on the big challenges facing the Borders and Scotland. He cou…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

September 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Scottish Water must be held to account

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, This month I've continued to work hard on your behalf and represent your views on a range of issues. ============================================================ ** ([link removed]) I have been working hard to help ev…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

August 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Kicking off another busy summer

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, It's been great to see and speak with so many of you over the past few weeks. I hope you are all having a great summer and let's hope that the good weather comes back again soon after the recent storm. A quick moment…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM

Local heroes receive Volunteer of the Year Awards

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you again for reading my newsletter. As the summer approaches, I've been working hard to deliver on your priorities and represent your views on a number of crucial issues. ====================================…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM

The Borders is under threat from large-scale energy projects

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you again for reading my newsletter. This month I’ve been representing your views on a whole range of important issues, from large scale energy projects to local fire stations. ===============================…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Labour and the SNP must bring bills down

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you again for reading my newsletter. This month I’ve been representing your views on a whole range of important issues, from childcare needs to tax bills. =====================================================…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Save our Borders nurseries

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I am writing to you to make my position clear on proposals to close several nurseries across the Borders. I am completely opposed to these plans from the local council, which would inconvenience many parents and leave…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Labour leave economy in tatters

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you again for reading my newsletter. This past month I've continued to represent you on key issues and stand up for the Borders at Westminster. If you haven't done so already, please complete my snap survey b…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM

What are your top priorities?

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, While out speaking to residents across the Borders, the local transport network has been raised time and time again. I want to hear your views. Please share them via the snap survey below. [link removed] TAKE THE SU…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Borders Railway progress

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you again for reading my newsletter. Over the past month, I've been working hard to deliver for local people and represent your views on numerous key issues. Here are just some of the things I've been doing. …

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM

A busy start to 2025

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I've had a busy start to the New Year in the House of Commons and in the local constituency. There have been lots of issues where I've made your voice heard as your Member of Parliament. Here is what I've been up to: …

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

December 22, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes. ============================================================ I want to send my warmest thanks to everyone who will sacrifice …

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Farmers protest against Labour's Family Farm Tax

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I've been working hard this past month to stand up for the Borders and represent your views in the UK Parliament. ============================================================ ** ([link removed]) I recently joined th…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Nominate your favourite small businesses

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, There is only one week left to vote in my Small Business Awards. It is vital that we all support local businesses as much as possible. Every pound spent locally helps to support jobs and grow our economy. I would u…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Vote for your favourite Christmas card

There are so many fantastic designs to choose from that we’re asking you to help to pick the winning card. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Every year I look forward to seeing all the brilliant entries for the annual Christmas card competition that I…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Stop Labour's Family Farm Tax

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you for reading my monthly newsletter and following what I’m doing to represent the Borders, help local people, and stand up for the issues you care about. =======================================================…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

October 7, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Preventing plans that could ruin our countryside

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you again for reading my monthly newsletter. I’ve been working hard to represent the Borders and campaign on your behalf to protect our local area from damaging proposals by the SNP and Labour governments. ==…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

September 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Voting for Russell Findlay MSP

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, The UK Parliament has just started sitting again and I've wasted no time in standing up for constituents over winter fuel payments and other key concerns that local people have about Labour's plans. Here are some key …

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Working hard on the issues that matter to you

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I hope you are all having a good summer and enjoying some fantastic moments from Team GB during the Olympics Games, including from our very own local Borders athletes. The General Election campaign was just a few week…

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 5:44 PM

Thank you

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I am delighted to have been re-elected as your MP for the Scottish Borders with an increased majority of 6,599. It is the honour of my life to represent the place I call home. I am thrilled that I will be able to keep…

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

July 3, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Tomorrow, vote for me to beat the SNP

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Tomorrow, voters in the Borders will have a choice between me or the SNP candidate. It's so close between us that every vote will matter. The SNP are down, but they're not out yet. All the polls show they could sti…

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 5:59 PM

A message from Ruth Davidson

Your vote is NEEDED to stop the SNP winning here Dear John, When I went toe-to-toe with Nicola Sturgeon at the 2016 elections, it was to stop the SNP from breaking up the United Kingdom, and I know that thousands of people across Scotland voted for me and my party for that reason. Now, the …

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 6:05 PM

£20 MILLION FOR THE BORDERS: DELIVERED

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, It has been great speaking to so many of you this month about your key priorities and the big issues affecting the Scottish Borders. This General Election in the Borders is an opportunity to beat the SNP so we can get…

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Vote for me to beat the SNP

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I have officially launched my campaign to beat the SNP and be re-elected as your MP for the Scottish Borders. I've set out positive pledges to deliver for people who live locally, as I do, by creating more good jobs, …

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Let’s vote together to beat the SNP

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, The coming General Election on 4 July is an opportunity to beat the SNP and end their obsession with independence for good. The General Election in the Borders is about beating the SNP so we can get all of the focus o…

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  John Lamont · [email protected]

May 22, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Let’s vote together to beat the SNP

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, The coming General Election on 4 July is an opportunity to beat the SNP and end their obsession with independence for good. The General Election in the Borders is about beating the SNP so we can get all of the focus o…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Humza Yousaf resigns in disgrace

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you for reading this month's newsletter. It has been another busy period where we've held the SNP to account and pushed for local action on key issues. ===========================================================…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

April 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Save Jedburgh's Visitor Information Centre

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I hope you had a lovely Easter and are looking forward to the brighter months ahead. Over the last few weeks, I have been out and about across the Borders speaking to many local people and working hard to deliver on y…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 7:29 AM

Scottish Conservatives defeat the SNP, Boost the Borders and more

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I’ve had a positive and productive month working hard on your priorities. Here are some of the highlights: ============================================================ ** ([link removed]) This month the ** Scottis…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 5:29 PM

A big year for Scotland and the UK

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you for reading my first newsletter of 2024. This will be a big year for Scotland and the UK. A General Election is coming and there’s a huge opportunity to keep the SNP out in the Borders and get more attent…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Merry Christmas

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Christmas is approaching and I hope you have wonderful plans to spend time with family and friends this year. It's the best time of year to come together and share cherished moments with loved ones. I want to thank…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM

£20 million for the Borders

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you for reading my newsletter. This past month I’ve worked very hard to deliver for the Borders and I was pleased to see that effort pay off. ============================================================ Se…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 6:20 PM

Vote for your favourite Christmas card

There are so many fantastic designs to choose from that we’re asking you to help to pick the winning card. View this email in your browser ([link removed]) Dear John, Every year I look forward to seeing all the brilliant entries for the annual Christmas card competition that I run with Rachae…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 12:14 PM

The Small Business Awards are back

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, I am delighted to announce that once again, I am running a Small Business Awards competition to celebrate the best of the Borders in the run up to Christmas. Last year’s Small Business Awards contest attracted more th…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 8:03 AM

Future of Borders bus services and more

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you for reading my latest newsletter about some of the things I’ve been doing to represent the people of the Borders. It is always a privilege to help local people and this month I’ve received lots of your cases…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

September 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Crown the best Borders pubs

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you for reading the latest edition of my newsletter. I hope you all had a brilliant summer. Many of you will have spent some well-deserved time off over the summer at a local pub. We have dozens of brilliant …

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Summer Surgery Tour 2023

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Every year, I go on a summer surgery tour across the Borders. As your MP, I know how important it is to be accountable and accessible to you, my constituents. This year I had the privilege of speaking with hundreds…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 5:29 PM

The SNP are at it again

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Thank you for your continued support and for reading my monthly e-newsletter. Over the last month, I’ve been working hard helping to sort your issues, speaking to local people and businesses about the cost-of-living…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Best of the Borders

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, Welcome to the latest edition of my e-newsletter. Here are some of my highlights from another busy and rewarding month working hard for communities across the Scottish Borders 👇 ======================================…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Boosting places at the Borders College

View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, It has been a busy month across the Scottish Borders. Here are just a few things I have been working on 👇 ============================================================ Boosting places at the Borders College ** ([…

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  John Lamont MP · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Nominate your community volunteer of the year

I’m launched the Scottish Borders Community Volunteer of the Year Awards View this email in your browser ([link removed]) [link removed] Dear John, A festival of volunteering has been announced to mark the Coronation of King Charles and to celebrate, I am hosting the Scottish Borders Communi…

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