Tag: Johann Lamont

Labour Party, Law, Politics

The Smith Commission

…and a ‘Thank You’ to our continental and international neighbours. Last Thursday I e-mailed my submission to the Smith Commission a whole day before the deadline. I’m sure my teachers and professors would be proud. You can click that link to read it if you are interested. Compared to most, it is quite reserved and limited, and I’m sure my views will change in the coming weeks and months as … Continue reading The Smith Commission

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Labour Party, Politics, Scottish Politics

Goodbye and Thank You Johann…

…or why Scottish Labour must be both ‘Scottish’ and ‘Labour’. This weekend, Johann Lamont announced she will be standing down as leader of the Labour Party in Scotland. Before I say anything else, as a member I want the thank Johann for everything she did while leading the party. She held the party together after what was a (well-deserved) routing in 2011 and then led the party through … Continue reading Goodbye and Thank You Johann…

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