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Despite Legco ouster, Hong Kong politician ‘Long Hair’ Leung keeps faith in city’s social activism
Radical pan-democrat cites a stronger awareness of environmental issues, the clout of developers, and the nature of small-circle elections
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Former Hong Kong lawmaker “Long Hair” Leung Kwok-hung was unseated from the Legislative Council in July over an improper oath but the radical pro-democracy activist and long-time advocate of social equality says he feels vindicated in recent years.
“When I called on people to besiege the Legislative Council years ago, they asked if I was crazy,” Leung recalled.
“Look at the anti-express rail link movement [of 2009] and the protests thereafter, such as Occupy,” he said. “They’ve taken us so far.”
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These remained Leung’s prevailing sentiments months after he walked out of Hong Kong’s legislature, which he had served for 13 years. He was one of four legislators disqualified on July 14 for their oath antics in Legco last year.
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In a four-part series in which the Post speaks to the ousted lawmakers, Leung said he was still upbeat about Hong Kong’s future.
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