Who Is Sagal Abdi-Wali? All About The New Labour MP For Holborn And St Pancras, Her Political Career, Camden Council Leadership And Key Priorities

By Zainab Khanam

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Sagal Abdi-Wali has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election for the Labour Party, securing 12,292 votes and defeating Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who received 8,928 votes. The victory brings the Camden Council leader into the UK Parliament following Keir Starmer’s departure from the constituency.

Who Is Sagal Abdi-Wali?

Sagal Abdi-Wali is a British Labour politician who previously served as the Leader of Camden Council in London. Born in Somalia, she arrived in the UK as a child refugee and grew up in Camden, where she later built her career in local government.

Her appointment as Camden Council leader in May 2026 made her the borough’s first Black woman to hold the position. Before entering Parliament, she worked on housing, community support and initiatives for residents across the borough.

Sagal Abdi-Wali’s Political Career

Abdi-Wali entered elected local politics in 2022, when she became a councillor for Camden Square. She subsequently served as Cabinet Member for Better Homes, focusing on housing conditions and neighbourhood communities.

Originally published by Sunday Guardian on Oct 9, 2026 Read the full article at sundayguardianlive.com

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