Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament

Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has made history as the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament. She won London’s Holborn and St Pancras seat, vacated by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, defeating Green Party leader Zack Polanski.

Published On 12 Oct 2026