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John Lamont MP

John Lamont is the Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, and was elected in June 2017.

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Labour’s decision to repeal the Legacy Act is a shameful betrayal of our veterans

Our armed forces are the very best in the world. Every day, they put their lives on the line to defend our country. Ian Liles is a man who spent thirty-six years in the army, including thirteen years fighting for peace in

by John Lamont MP
July 24, 2025
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Banning grouse shooting would put wildlife at risk, reduce biodiversity and harm the environment

Opponents of grouse shooting often ignore the economic and environmental realities of this activity. So, when I was asked to open a debate on this issue, as a member of the Petitions Committee, I jumped at the chance to set the record

by John Lamont MP
July 5, 2025
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Labour’s attack on independents schools is costing pupils and parents, while failing to raise standards

Last week I introduced a debate on Labour’s decision to apply VAT to independent school fees and remove business rates relief. The catalyst for the debate was a petition urging the government to “understand that not all independent school parents are wealthy,

by John Lamont MP
March 6, 2025
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Labour failing to grasp the benefits of improving rail and road connections between Scotland and England

I was delighted to have the opportunity to bring forward a debate this week to highlight the significance and importance of improving transport links between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom. My constituency sits in the very south of Scotland,

by John Lamont MP
January 10, 2025
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