Social injustice is what puts Scotland at its greatest disadvantage, and restoring the 50p tax rate will start to fight that. Johann Lamont 50pdisadvantagefight Change image and 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
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
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
Progressive politics is not something to be bolted on to another cause. Johann Lamont boltpoliticprogressive Change image and share on social
What I will say will not always please you, but what I say will always be honest and true and how I genuinely see it. Johann Lamont genuinelyhonesttrue Change image and share on social
I used to go to a Gaelic class on a Saturday morning, but I never felt myself that I could speak it properly. Johann Lamont classfeltgaelic Change image and share on social
The Labour Party in 2011 was in an exceptionally bad place. We'd been hammered in an election. We didn't see the scale of it coming. Johann Lamont badcomeelection 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
I firmly believe that Scotland's place is in the U.K., and I do not believe in powers for power's sake. Johann Lamont firmlyplacepower Change image and share on social