Sagal was raised in Camden, now she’s raising hope in Camden too

Sagal Abdi-Wali is Labour’s candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election today, Thursday 8 October 2026.

The polls are now open, you can find your polling station here.

Sagal is a local campaigner and the Leader of Camden Council – she’s represented Camden Square since 2022 and has already delivered real change for residents across the borough.

In her roles overseeing housing and adult social care, Sagal worked with residents, businesses and community organisations to secure more than £670 million to improve Camden’s social housing. She’s also made tackling energy bills a priority, with nearly £30 million invested to retrofit around 3,000 council homes.

Sagal says: “This place welcomed my family as refugees and gave us hope when we needed it most. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to build a life here, serving our community as a councillor, school governor, and community activist. Now I am standing to say thank you and to give back the hope you gave me.”

“Throughout this campaign, I promise to put our communities at the heart of everything I do, now and for the future. Together, we can make hope win.”

To find out more and get involved, visit sagalabdi-wali.co.uk