I got a very strong sense from my mother, in particular, that we are all equal in the sight of God.

- Johann Lamont

We shall seek debate without division or rancour.

- Johann Lamont

Telling the truth, and confronting the challenge, is what politics is about.

- Johann Lamont

Scotland cannot be the only 'something for nothing' country in the world.

- Johann Lamont

Separation and devolution are two completely different concepts which cannot be mixed together. One is not a stop on the way to the other.

- Johann Lamont

The government don't want to talk about the consequences of the choices they make. They pretend there aren't any consequences.

- Johann Lamont

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

I'm pretty proud of having completed a marathon myself, so I can only imagine the pride that real athletes feel when they are picked for the Olympic …

- Johann Lamont

My working life has always been wrapped up in doing my job to the best of my abilities and doing the best for my family. It is not a contest between …

- Johann Lamont