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Holborn and St Pancras · number 1 of 15 on the ballot paper

Sagal Abdi-Wali

Labour Party

Standing for Parliament in Holborn and St Pancras, polling day 8 October 2026. Has stood 2 times before.

In their own wordsI am delighted that local members have put their trust in me to be Labour’s candidate in the area I’ve grown up in. This place welcomed my family as refugees and gave us hope when we needed it most. I am so grateful to …

I am delighted that local members have put their trust in me to be Labour’s candidate in the area I’ve grown up in.

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.

Statement supplied by the candidate to Democracy Club, reproduced unedited.

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Money2positions

Public record · published 2025-11-26

Their position

The historic decision to remove the two-child limit in full from April 2026 will lift 450,000 children out of poverty - the biggest reduction at any Budget this century.

What that means

In government, Labour's Budget 2025 removed the two-child limit in Universal Credit in full from April 2026 (relevant to households with children).

Explain this (2 terms)
Universal Credit
The main working-age benefit, paid monthly, combining what used to be six separate payments.
Two-Child Limit
A rule that limits the child element of Universal Credit and tax credits to the first two children in most families.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: there are children.

The source

Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities (Budget 2025 press release) — HM Treasury (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Public record · published 2025-11-26

Their position

Asking everyone to contribute, the current personal tax thresholds will be frozen from 2028 to 2031, but those with broader shoulders will contribute more through fair reforms previously ducked for too long.

What that means

In government, Labour's Budget 2025 froze personal tax thresholds from 2028 to 2031 (enacted policy, not a manifesto pledge).

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities (Budget 2025 press release) — HM Treasury (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Housing6positions

Public record · published 2024-11-22

Their position

The Renters’ Rights Bill completed its passage in Parliament on Wednesday 22 October 2025 and received Royal Assent on Monday 27 October 2025.

What that means

In government, Labour's Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 (relevant to private renters).

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Royal Assent
The final step that turns a bill into law.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: rent privately.

The source

Renters' Rights Bill (collection page) — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Public record

Their position

Our new Bill will end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions for new and existing tenancies, giving all private renters security and assurance.

What that means

The government says the Renters' Rights legislation ends Section 21 no-fault evictions for new and existing tenancies (relevant to private renters).

Explain this (1 term)
Section 21
The rule that allowed landlords in England to end an assured shorthold tenancy without giving a reason. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolished it.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: rent privately.

The source

How we're protecting renters — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

We will immediately abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, prevent private renters being exploited and discriminated against, empower them to challenge unreasonable rent increases, and take steps to decisively raise standards, including extending ‘Awaab’s Law’ to the private sector.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to abolish Section 21 no-fault evictions and let private renters challenge unreasonable rent increases (relevant to renters).

Explain this (2 terms)
Section 21
The rule that allowed landlords in England to end an assured shorthold tenancy without giving a reason. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolished it.
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: rent privately.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Public record

Their position

We will empower tenants to challenge rent increases designed to force them out by the backdoor and introduce new laws to end the practice of rental bidding wars by landlords and letting agents.

What that means

The government says the Renters' Rights legislation lets tenants challenge rent increases and ends rental bidding wars (relevant to private renters).

Who it applies to

Applies if: rent privately.

The source

How we're protecting renters — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour will get Britain building again, creating jobs across England, with 1.5 million new homes over the next parliament.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged 1.5 million new homes in England over the parliament.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Health2positions

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

As a first step, in England we will deliver an extra two million NHS operations, scans, and appointments every year; that is 40,000 more appointments every week.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged two million extra NHS operations, scans and appointments a year in England.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Build an NHS fit for the future — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour will tackle the immediate crisis with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to areas that need them most.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and new dentists for areas that need them most.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Build an NHS fit for the future — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Education2positions

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

We will take initial steps to confront poverty by introducing free breakfast clubs in every primary school, protecting renters from arbitrary eviction, slashing fuel poverty, banning exploitative zero hours contracts, and improving support to help people get into good work.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged free breakfast clubs in every primary school (relevant to households with school-age children).

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: school age (5 to 17).

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour’s first steps: Recruit 6,500 more teachers

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to recruit 6,500 more teachers.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: there are children.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Climate4positions

Public record · published 2025-11-26

Their position

Millions of hardworking families struggling with household costs will benefit from Rachel Reeves’ inflation-busting decisions, with decisive action to cut £150 off energy bills, freeze rail fares and a historic move to lift 450,000 children out of poverty.

What that means

In government, Labour's Budget 2025 announced action to cut £150 off household energy bills.

The source

Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities (Budget 2025 press release) — HM Treasury (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

To drive forward investment in clean, home-grown energy production, Labour will create a new publicly-owned company, Great British Energy.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a publicly owned clean-energy company, Great British Energy.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

The Warm Homes Plan will offer grants and low interest loans to support investment in insulation and other improvements such as solar panels, batteries and low carbon heating to cut bills.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a Warm Homes Plan of grants and low-interest loans for insulation, solar panels, batteries and low-carbon heating, to cut bills.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

We will not issue new licences to explore new fields because they will not take a penny off bills, cannot make us energy secure, and will only accelerate the worsening climate crisis.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged no new licences to explore new oil and gas fields.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

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Immigration and borders3

Public record · published 2025-05-12

Their position

As part of our Plan for Change, this Government is determined to bring net migration down and restore control and order to the immigration system.

What that means

In government, Labour's 2025 immigration white paper states the aim of bringing net migration down and restoring control to the system.

Explain this (1 term)
Net Migration
The number of people moving to the UK for a year or more, minus the number leaving.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper) — Home Office (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

We will create a new Border Security Command, with hundreds of new investigators, intelligence officers, and cross-border police officers.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a new Border Security Command with new investigators, intelligence officers and cross-border police.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Strong foundations — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Public record · published 2025-05-12

Their position

We will therefore end overseas recruitment for social care visas.

What that means

In government, Labour's 2025 immigration white paper ends overseas recruitment for social care visas.

The source

Restoring control over the immigration system (white paper) — Home Office (UK Government). Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Crime, policing and justice3

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour will fix this by introducing new Respect Orders – powers to ban persistent adult offenders from town centres, which will stamp out issues such as public drinking and drug use.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged Respect Orders banning persistent adult offenders from town centres.

Explain this (2 terms)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Respect Orders
Court orders proposed to ban persistent adult offenders from a town centre or from certain behaviour.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Take back our streets — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Our landmark mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade will require a national effort.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto set a mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Take back our streets — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

We will tackle the epidemic of serious violence, with a greater focus on prevention, including by holding those companies and executives cashing in on knife crime personally to account.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to tackle serious violence with more prevention and personal accountability for those profiting from knife crime.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Take back our streets — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Defence, foreign affairs and the EU3

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

There will be no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto ruled out a return to the EU single market, customs union or freedom of movement.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to a renewed peace process which results in a two-state solution with a safe and secure Israel alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto committed to recognising a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

With Labour, the UK’s military, financial, diplomatic and political support for Ukraine will remain steadfast.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged steadfast military, financial and diplomatic support for Ukraine.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Equality and rights5

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

So-called conversion therapy is abuse – there is no other word for it – so Labour will finally deliver a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, while protecting the freedom for people to explore their sexual orientation and gender identity.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices.

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour will introduce a landmark Race Equality Act, to enshrine in law the full right to equal pay for Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority people, strengthen protections against dual discrimination and root out other racial inequalities.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a Race Equality Act enshrining the right to equal pay for Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people.

Explain this (2 terms)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Equality Act
The 2010 law that brings together protection from discrimination, covering characteristics such as age, disability, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour will ensure no matter whatever your background, you can thrive, and therefore we will enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act 2010.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act 2010.

Explain this (3 terms)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Equality Act
The 2010 law that brings together protection from discrimination, covering characteristics such as age, disability, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.
Socio-Economic Duty
A part of the Equality Act, not yet in force in England, that would require public bodies to consider how their decisions affect inequality.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

Labour is committed to championing the rights of disabled people and to the principle of working with them, so that their views and voices will be at the heart of all we do.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto committed to working with disabled people so their views are at the heart of policy (relevant to households with a disabled member).

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Manifesto · published 2024-06-13

Their position

We will introduce the full right to equal pay for disabled people.

What that means

Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged the full right to equal pay for disabled people (relevant to households with a disabled member).

Explain this (1 term)
Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.

Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

Who it applies to

Applies if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.

The source

Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity — Labour Party. Retrieved 2026-09-18.

Every candidate's page has the same structure and the same cards, in the same order. Previous candidacies: Camden council, Camden Square ward; Camden council, Camden Square ward.