Abdi-Wali makes history as first Somali-born refugee in UK Parliament
Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.
Al Jazeera English reports: Newly sworn-in Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali has become the first Somali-born refugee woman elected to UK Parliament.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Somali-born, UK Parliament and Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali.
Why it matters
Political decisions and disputes like this can influence policy, public services and the direction of government.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Somali-born, UK Parliament, Labour MP Sagal Abdi-Wali
- Section
- Politics
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at Al Jazeera EnglishSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Coventry announce themselves back in the big time
Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week.
Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island
Researchers will sleep on their ship to avoid giant crabs that can lift heavy weights, split open coconuts, and may have played a role in Earhart's…
I've woken from operations to find the surgery hasn't been done
Kelly O'Shea felt there was no alternative but to pay £20,000 for the treatment she needed out of desperation.
New White House press secretary a "devoted fan" of Trump and MAGA
Katie Zacharia worked for one of Trump's companies and raised her profile appearing on conservative-leaning talk shows.
Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund
Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls…
Canada’s Carney calls for unity as Alberta prepares for secession vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Thanksgiving message comes a week ahead of Alberta's referendum to secede.
Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?
Iran says intermediaries handling its oil sales owe it billions of dollars, but how did the debts accumulate?