Sagal Abdi-Wali focuses Labour campaign on local issues in Starmer’s former seat
Sagal Abdi-Wali, Labour’s candidate for Holborn and St Pancras, says her campaign is focused on becoming the constituency’s member of parliament rather than following Keir Starmer’s political path. The former Camden council leader is presenting herself as “visible, committed and local” while campaigning amid a Green challenge.
Sagal Abdi-Wali, Labour’s candidate for Holborn and St Pancras, says she is focused on winning the constituency rather than pursuing party leadership or the role of prime minister.
Abdi-Wali, a former Camden council leader, made the comments during a break in campaigning at a café in Regent’s Park. She said her priority was to become the member of parliament for the constituency.
Her campaign message describes her as “visible, committed and local”. The seat was previously represented by Keir Starmer.
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