Scotland has chosen to remain in partnership with our neighbours in the U.K. But Scotland is distinct, and colleagues must recognise that. Johann Lamont choosecolleaguedistinct Change image and share on social
With the emergence of the Internet, it has become possible for creative and bold people with focus and determination to establish businesses in some of our remotest communities. But these will not work if they do not have reliable transport routes responding to the impatient modern customer. Johann Lamont boldbusinesscommunity share on social
The test is can you do something, rather than have a theoretical argument - can you make a difference? Johann Lamont argumentdifferencemake Change image and share on social
My biggest ambition is to bring together what happens in the real world with what politicians talk about. Johann Lamont ambitionbigbring Change image and share on social
I've often thought having a politician for a parent must be like having a constantly embarrassing uncle. Johann Lamont constantlyembarrasshave Change image and share on social
I didn't particularly want to go to Westminster - not that there were many seats available or chances for women to get elected. In 1987, Labour sent down 50 MPs, and only one of them was a woman. Johann Lamont chanceelectlabour Change image and share on social
My uncle was skipper on the old Claymore sailing out from Oban to the Inner Hebrides. My father worked for MacBraynes all his life, on freight boats and then on ferries crossing to Skye, Barra, Uist, the small isles and Iona. Johann Lamont barraboatclaymore share on social
We must listen and learn, show humility and seek again to talk for and to people's ambitions and concerns. Johann Lamont ambitionconcernhumility Change image and share on social
The Scottish Labour Party should work as equal partners with the U.K. party, just as Scotland is an equal partner in the United Kingdom. Scotland has chosen home rule - not London rule. Johann Lamont chooseequalhome Change image and share on social
Our task is a great one, not just because of how far we have fallen. Our task is a great one because of the challenges facing the people we seek to serve. Johann Lamont challengefacefall Change image and share on social