There is a presumption made among nationalists that constitutional change is the answer to all the questions that are problematic in our communities, and my job is to talk about what is happening in the real world. Johann Lamont answerchangecommunity 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
The job of the Scottish Labour Party is to represent working people and represent Scotland. Johann Lamont joblabourparty Change image and share on social
It's true across the U.K. that those who had least to do with causing the economic crisis are carrying the heaviest burden. That's unacceptable. Johann Lamont burdencarrycause Change image and 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
Those of us who were part of creating the Scottish parliament believe we must always test constitutional arrangements. The real test is where do the powers lie? Is it in the best interests of Scotland? Johann Lamont arrangementconstitutionalcreate share on social
I got a very strong sense from my mother, in particular, that we are all equal in the sight of God. Johann Lamont equalgodmother Change image and share on social
I will not promise what I cannot deliver. And I will never hide the cost of what I propose. Johann Lamont costdeliverhide Change image and share on social
The Scottish Labour Party, while I have breath in my body, will listen to the views of trade unionists. Johann Lamont bodybreathlabour Change image and share on social
My working life has always been wrapped up in doing my job to the best of my abilities and doing the best for my family. It is not a contest between the two. Johann Lamont abilitycontestfamily Change image and share on social