Why ousted Hong Kong lawmaker Lau Siu-lai has a good chance of winning back Legco seat
Six pro-democracy lawmakers have been disqualified since 2016. Two of those seats have already gone to pro-Beijing candidates. If Lau loses in the November by-election, the pro-establishment camp in Legco will become even stronger.
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What is certain is that the pressure is on for Lau. She has found able support in Alan Leong Ka-kit, the veteran politician, and other democracy supporters. Leong’s rich experience will be a powerful weapon for her election project.
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November 25 is still more than two months away. Lau should use this time to become well prepared. If she really wants to contribute to Hong Kong, she should create a good personal image and not let the past ruin her chances. She should propose concrete targets or policies to persuade voters to give her the chance to be their bridge with the government. That way, I am sure that she can rejoin Legco.
Brian Fong, Tsuen Wan