We have a government that boasts about free education. Those of us who have scratched below the surface know it is costing us by denying opportunities for others to attend college or university. Johann Lamont attendboastcollege Change image and share on social
I don't agree with the Tories on most things. Johann Lamont agreethingtory Change image and share on social
I spent ridiculous amounts of time as an activist and volunteer and was a teacher for 20 years. Johann Lamont activistamountridiculous 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
The big issues, the things that scar Scotland - the least of them is whether we should have a border at Gretna Green or not. Johann Lamont bigbordergreen Change image and share on social
I want to change Scotland, but the only way we can change Scotland is by changing the Scottish Labour Party. Johann Lamont changelabourparty Change image and share on social
The Scottish Labour Party and its renewal are more important than me. Johann Lamont importantlabourparty 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
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
The next phase is to 2016, and yes, I want to be First Minister because I believe I have the life experience, and I've got a commitment to change. Johann Lamont changecommitmentexperience Change image and share on social
