John Lamont
Conservative · Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
FULL PROFILEJohn Lamont is the Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, first elected in 2017. He is 49 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Rural and agricultural policy · Scottish Borders infrastructure · Immigration and border control · UK-Scotland relations · Transport and connectivity
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Agriculture — Opposes inheritance tax changes affecting farmers
strong
European Union — Against further EU integration
strong
Rural transport — Advocates for better rural road infrastructure and electric vehicle charging
moderate
Government transparency — Opposes increased openness and transparency measures
moderate
Scottish independence — Strongly opposes SNP and Scottish independence
strong
Rural banking services — Opposes bank branch closures in rural areas
moderate
Renewable energy — Supports renewable energy projects in the Borders
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-11-12 — Voted against party line on hereditary peers reform, possibly reflecting traditional Conservative values
2021-12-03 — Voted for private sitting when party likely opposed, suggesting concern about transparency or specific procedural issue
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing heavily on personal experience from farming background and rural constituency needs. Arguments tend to emphasize practical impacts on rural communities and local businesses rather than abstract ideological principles.
Background
John Lamont comes from a farming background in the Scottish Borders, being the son of a Berwickshire farmer, which has shaped his understanding of rural and agricultural issues throughout his parliamentary career.