‘The real deal’: Sagal Abdi-Wali’s journey from child refugee to Labour MP in former PM’s seat
Summary
Sagal Abdi-Wali, who fled Somalia as a child refugee, has been elected as a Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras, replacing Keir Starmer. She has strong community ties, local political experience, and plans to focus on housing, public services, and youth employment.Key Facts
- Sagal Abdi-Wali was born in Somalia and moved to north London as a refugee at age seven.
- She has lived in the Holborn and St Pancras area since the 1990s.
- Abdi-Wali was elected Labour MP after Keir Starmer resigned.
- She served on Camden council starting in 2022 and became its first Black female leader in 2024.
- She has been active in community groups, youth programs, and local politics for many years.
- Her campaign won against the Green party leader, Zack Polanski.
- Her main priorities as MP include homelessness, housing, public ownership of Thames Water, and creating more jobs and apprenticeships for young people.
- Abdi-Wali also supports local sports and is a fan of the Tottenham Hotspur football club.
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