Scottish Conservatives to hold vote on controversial mega-pylon plans Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 The Scottish Conservatives will this week hold a vote at Holyrood on controversial proposals for mega-pylons in the Borders and across the country. On Wednesday, the party will use a debate in the Scottish Parliament to call for a "community veto" over energy infrastructure projects, so proposals cannot go ahead without the consent of the local area. Myself and John Lamont MP have both written... Local News
Borders MSP attends BASC’s Gamekeepers’ Day 28th March 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP attended the British Association of Shooting and Conservation’s (BASC) Gamekeepers’ Day, to show her support for rural workers. The event... Articles
SNP ‘dragging their heels’ on Borders Railway extension 27th March 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP has criticised the Scottish Government over a lack of commitment on the Borders Railway extension. On the 10th March, Scottish Borders... Articles
Borders MSP attends NFUS meeting on food security 23rd March 2022 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton took part in a virtual meeting alongside MSP colleagues and representatives from NFU Scotland on Monday to discuss the effects of... Articles
Cancer tests ‘ticking time bomb’, according to Borders MSP 1st March 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Rachael Hamilton for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire has warned of a “ticking timebomb” when it comes to crucial... Articles
SNP Government failing to address looming dentistry crisis 24th February 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have criticised the SNP Government for failing to provide the necessary resources to clear the backlog of appointments... Articles
Scottish Borders Council ensures roads maintenance remains top priority despite SNP cuts 24th February 2022 Rachael Hamilton MSP and Council Leader Mark Rowley have called on the SNP Government to give the Scottish Borders Council a fair funding settlement. The core... Articles
SNP must fund new nurses in Borders 22nd February 2022 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Rachael Hamilton for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire is urging the SNP to invest the money saved from easing Covid... Articles
Borders MSP challenges SNP to improve A&E waiting times 22nd February 2022 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has, once again, hit out at the Scottish Government after the latest A&E waiting time figures show a distinct lack of progress. Mrs... Articles
Children’s Mental Health Week highlighted by Borders MSP 15th February 2022 Borders MSP Rachael Hamilton has been helping the charity, Place2Be, raise awareness of Children’s Mental Health Week in Parliament. Over the course of last... Articles