We need to find a way of having a conversation across the parties on how you fund local government. Johann Lamont Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
With the emergence of the Internet, it has become possible for creative and bold people with focus and determination to establish businesses in some of our remotest communities. But these will not work if they do not have reliable transport routes responding to the impatient modern customer. Johann Lamont Read Quote
