I'd always step up to the mark to serve the people of the country. Johann Lamont countrymarkpeople Change image and share on social
There is a danger of Scottish politics being between two sets of dinosaurs... the Nationalists who can't accept they were rejected by the people, and some colleagues at Westminster who think nothing has changed. Johann Lamont acceptchangecolleague 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
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
In my mind, the CalMac ferry is linked with the joy of arrival, the sadness of departure, the loss of loved ones brought home by ferry to rest in island soil. It is friendships made and a working life begun. Johann Lamont arrivalbeginbring 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
Scotland is my country, the nation that shaped me, that taught me my values. A nation whose achievements inspired and inspire me, a community whose failings drive me - drive my overwhelming desire to fight for social justice and equality. Johann Lamont achievementcommunitycountry share on social
As a youngster, I travelled every year across the sea to Tiree. On occasion, we ventured to Skye on the Kyleakin-Kyle of Lochalsh ferry, where there is now a bridge. Johann Lamont bridgeferrykyle Change image and share on social
The idea that an independent Scotland - having separated assets and liabilities from the rest of the U.K. - would expect the rest of the U.K. to be a lender of last resort, and of course be kind to them, doesn't make any sense. Johann Lamont assetexpectidea share on social