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How a young politician's journey took her from poverty to Team GB gymnast

How a young politician's journey took her from poverty to Team GB gymnast
BBC Wales Saturday 20 June 2026, 16:33 UTC 1 min read
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Zaynub Akbar says she plans to use her Senedd mandate to address some of the inequality she experienced.

Zaynub Akbar says she plans to use her Senedd mandate to address some of the inequality she experienced.
Team GB (ORG) Zaynub Akbar (PERSON) Senedd (ORG)
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