Somali-born former refugee sworn in as London’s newest MP

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Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came to Britain as a child refugee, has been sworn in as MP for Holborn and St Pancras after winning 45% of the vote in a by-election. Her route from Camden charity and school work to council leadership and Parliament marks a notable step in London’s political representation.

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