Nearly three decades after the burst onto the political scene, the once fish and chip shop owner from Ipswich is now walking the world stage – embraced by the delinquents and the darlings of the UK’s far right. With One Nation’s polling numbers still threatening the government, Hanson has come on what she calls a fact-finding mission in the mother country. In this 7NEWS Spotlight exclusive, Liam Bartlett follows Hanson from Australia to London, gaining extraordinary access. It’s an eye-opening journey as Hanson meets hardcore supporters, political allies and controversial figures who regard her as a trailblazer long before the rise of modern populist politics. But it’s back home at a Brisbane school where she faces some of her toughest critics. *Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online* Visit 🔗https://7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast 🎧 http://smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7newsSpotlight/ Instagram https://instagram.com/7newsSpotlight/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@7news.spotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands, including Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.