Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party said:

“Johann Lamont deserves significant credit for the successful No vote in the Scottish referendum campaign.

“She campaigned the length and breadth of Scotland making the case for social justice within the United Kingdom.

“She has led the Scottish Labour Party with determination. I know she will continue to serve her constituents.

“Having elected a new leader, I believe the party will show the same will and determination it did in the referendum campaign to help us to victory in the general election of 2015 and the Scottish elections of 2016.”