When universities are forced to recruit more and more from outwith Scotland just to balance the books, it is inevitable that doors are being slammed shut on some of our brightest talent. Johann Lamont balancebookbright Change image and share on social
Fair tax does not mean we don't want to encourage wealth creation. Wealth creation is how we raise the money to pay for world class schools and hospitals, for proper care of the weak, and dignity for the elderly. Johann Lamont careclasscreation share on social
We do students a great disservice by implying that one set of students is more important than another. Johann Lamont disservicegreatimply Change image and share on social
We need to find a way of having a conversation across the parties on how you fund local government. Johann Lamont conversationfindfund Change image and share on social
There is a circus around politics. But if you think it is a game, then you forget what the purpose of politics actually is. Johann Lamont circusforgetgame Change image and share on social
Separation and devolution are two completely different concepts which cannot be mixed together. One is not a stop on the way to the other. Johann Lamont completelyconceptdevolution Change image and share on social
We will renew our party, to rebuild our land - and we will do it by being a better Labour, real Labour, Scottish Labour. Johann Lamont labourlandparty Change image and share on social
That's a really healthy thing - family will always protect you from yourself. Johann Lamont familyhealthyprotect Change image and share on social
I've got a very deep and abiding passion about education being far more than buildings and textbooks; it's what children bring into school with them. Johann Lamont abidebringbuilding Change image and share on social
I've taught fifth-year Christmas leavers last thing on a Friday afternoon. Basically, if you can face that you can face anything. Johann Lamont afternoonbasicallychristmas Change image and share on social
