Johann Lamont led the Scottish Labour Party to major success in the local government elections of 2012, and resounding victory in the independence referendum last month. The party is currently enjoying a period of increasing membership and engagement.
Thank you Johann, for all you’ve done for the party. We wish you well for the future.
Johann deserves nothing but credit and Party's thanks. Took job at difficult time, led us to a string of by election wins and decisive "No"
— Iain Gray (@IainGrayMSP) October 24, 2014
Johann deserves credit and thanks for stabilising our party after our worst defeat & for leading us through #indyref to No vote.
— Blair McDougall (@blairmcdougall) October 24, 2014
Thanks to Johann Lamont for her principled and strong leadership and similar contribution to Scottish politics over three decades and more
— Malcolm Chisholm (@MalcolmChishol1) October 25, 2014
Wishing Johann Lamont well for the future. A spirited opponent in the Scottish Parliament & strongly dedicated to her party.
— Alex Salmond (@AlexSalmond) October 25, 2014
I’d go with Ken Macintosh.
I met her during#indyref and was impressed by her sincerity and passion. I wish her well.
Her leaving looks messy, but the timing is good. Finding a replacement will not be easy, but is a massive opportunity for Scottish Labour.
Johann Lamont is great example of service to Scottish Labour, taking responsibility and working for what she believes in. Her politics are based on what she could do, rather than who she could be.
“Johann Lamont is great example of service to Scottish Labour.”
In a nutshell.
That’s exactly what’s wrong with Scottish Labour.