The Big Picture with Mohamed Hassan

Fiona Lali took down Suella Braverman, now she's going after the government

Middle East Eye Season 4 Episode 11

Fiona Lali wants to bring down the British government, as well as capitalism. 

The marxist organiser turned independent candidate in the upcoming UK general elections says there’s a link between the powerful protest movement for Palestine and the widespread anger felt by young people and workers alike.

Lali went viral in May when she confronted former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman on TV, in what many saw as a powerful rebuttal of Braverman’s views on the university encampments protesting for Gaza.

This week on The Big Picture Podcast, we speak with Lali about how she took on one of the most divisive political figures in the country, and what she wants to change now that she’s become a politician.

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