Sayeeda Warsi
The Disruptor
Contrarian and drawn to the edge; challenges the settled answer.
Sayeeda Warsi is a prominent political figure who has been vocal about the need for change in how Britain engages with the Muslim world and broader societal issues. This interview highlights her commitment to disrupting conventional narratives and advocating for a more equitable and representative political landscape.
“I think war crimes are not adjudicated upon by the Jordanian king or the British Prime Minister. War crimes are adjudicated upon by the International Criminal Court. It's why we've set it up. It's why we fund it. In the past we've been one of its biggest funders.”
“When I was in cabinet and I used to sit on the National Security Council, we had a terrorist attack on the streets of London, Drummerley Rigby, was killed. And I was part of the task force that put together a response to that terrorist attack.”
“Awful stuff about Muslims being part of some sort of blood, yeah, blood cult. And, you know, and thankfully, when I challenged it and I spoke to friends within the Jewish community, they managed to get these things taken down.”
“For a joint Palestinian voice, so he could say there was nobody to negotiate with. And if you look at the coalition agreement that Netanyahu signed when he got into bed with these far-right extremists, he talks very clearly that all the land between the river and the sea is all of Israel.”
The Rest Is Politics: Leading — 42. Sayeeda Warsi: Britain and the Muslim World
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