79 Quotes by Johann Lamont

The Scottish Labour Party should work as equal partners with the U.K. party, just as Scotland is an equal partner in the United Kingdom. Scotland has chosen home rule - not London rule.

The Scottish Labour Party and its renewal are more important than me.

I've often thought having a politician for a parent must be like having a constantly embarrassing uncle.

I used to go to a Gaelic class on a Saturday morning, but I never felt myself that I could speak it properly.

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.

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.

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.

The big issues, the things that scar Scotland - the least of them is whether we should have a border at Gretna Green or not.

I want to change Scotland, but the only way we can change Scotland is by changing the Scottish Labour Party.