Alex Sobel MP
@alexsobel.co.uk
Labour and Co-operative MP for Leeds Central & Headingley
I'm thrilled about the introduction of this bill. As chair of the Fair Elections group in Parliament, I've long been pushing for measures to tighten the rules around political donations and protect against foreign interference.
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Bill to lower voting age to 16 to be introduced in Parliament
The government wants 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote at the next general election.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
I'm thrilled about the introduction of this bill. As chair of the Fair Elections group in Parliament, I've long been pushing for measures to tighten the rules around political donations and protect against foreign interference.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
These are outrageous and inflammatory remarks from an out of touch multi millionaire businessman who clearly has no empathy with hard-pressed families.
To seek to stigmatise immigrants and welfare claimants in this way is shameful.
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To seek to stigmatise immigrants and welfare claimants in this way is shameful.
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'UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
In an interview with Sky News's Ed Conway, Sir Jim says Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them an unprecedented rise in immigration in recent years.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
These are outrageous and inflammatory remarks from an out of touch multi millionaire businessman who clearly has no empathy with hard-pressed families.
To seek to stigmatise immigrants and welfare claimants in this way is shameful.
news.sky.com/story/the-uk...
To seek to stigmatise immigrants and welfare claimants in this way is shameful.
news.sky.com/story/the-uk...
Do you think that social media should be banned for under 16s?
I want to know your thoughts. Complete my survey. ⬇️
https://loom.ly/XZMGACo
#socialmedia #socialmediaban #onlineharm
I want to know your thoughts. Complete my survey. ⬇️
https://loom.ly/XZMGACo
#socialmedia #socialmediaban #onlineharm
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Do you think that social media should be banned for under 16s?
I want to know your thoughts. Complete my survey. ⬇️
https://loom.ly/XZMGACo
#socialmedia #socialmediaban #onlineharm
I want to know your thoughts. Complete my survey. ⬇️
https://loom.ly/XZMGACo
#socialmedia #socialmediaban #onlineharm
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Short form of Feb 9 debate on #Russian influence and UK politics. @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for electoral reform; @philbrickellmp.bsky.social provides insight into #Reform and foreign money, crypto, names names; @alexsobel.co.uk calls out legal loopholes, Kremlin and Brexit, ongoing threats.
UK Parliament: E-petition debate relating to Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
YouTube video by Unread Box
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February 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Short form of Feb 9 debate on #Russian influence and UK politics. @elliechowns.bsky.social calls for electoral reform; @philbrickellmp.bsky.social provides insight into #Reform and foreign money, crypto, names names; @alexsobel.co.uk calls out legal loopholes, Kremlin and Brexit, ongoing threats.
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Disinformation thrives when trust in politics is undermined.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Disinformation thrives when trust in politics is undermined.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
Our voting system leaves millions of people without a voice, eroding trust in our democracy.
Thank you to @appgfairelections.bsky.social Chair @alexsobel.co.uk for making this important point in Parliament.
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Alex Sobel @alexsobel.co.uk calls on government to introduce three reforms to protect UK from foreign interference: a cap on political donations, ban on cryptocurrency contributions and full independence for the Electoral Commission.
February 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Alex Sobel @alexsobel.co.uk calls on government to introduce three reforms to protect UK from foreign interference: a cap on political donations, ban on cryptocurrency contributions and full independence for the Electoral Commission.
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@alexsobel.co.uk: Reform UK presents itself as a party of ordinary people, but voters need far greater transparency about where its funding comes from
The party sits uncomfortably close to companies raising national security concerns, including the well-documented Russia connections of Arron Banks
The party sits uncomfortably close to companies raising national security concerns, including the well-documented Russia connections of Arron Banks
February 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
@alexsobel.co.uk: Reform UK presents itself as a party of ordinary people, but voters need far greater transparency about where its funding comes from
The party sits uncomfortably close to companies raising national security concerns, including the well-documented Russia connections of Arron Banks
The party sits uncomfortably close to companies raising national security concerns, including the well-documented Russia connections of Arron Banks
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MPs are about to debate Russian interference in Britain’s democracy.
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
MPs are about to debate Russian interference in Britain’s democracy.
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
We’ll be live on this thread with what matters 🧵
The appointment of Peter Mandelson was clearly a grave error of judgement. There was enough known for an appointment not to have been made and there should have been much deeper vetting including asking US counterparts for intelligence.
February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The appointment of Peter Mandelson was clearly a grave error of judgement. There was enough known for an appointment not to have been made and there should have been much deeper vetting including asking US counterparts for intelligence.
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UK insurers backed €1B of Russian coal exports last year—keeping Moscow’s shipments flowing to third countries despite sanctions, according to @creacleanair.bsky.social & @montelnews.bsky.social. Labour @alexsobel.co.uk urges an immediate ban on UK insurance for Russian hydrocarbons.
bit.ly/4tqCjD6
bit.ly/4tqCjD6
February 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
UK insurers backed €1B of Russian coal exports last year—keeping Moscow’s shipments flowing to third countries despite sanctions, according to @creacleanair.bsky.social & @montelnews.bsky.social. Labour @alexsobel.co.uk urges an immediate ban on UK insurance for Russian hydrocarbons.
bit.ly/4tqCjD6
bit.ly/4tqCjD6
The use of Grok AI to generate and distribute sexualised content is unacceptable. Alongside fellow MPs, I have written to the Secretary of State for Science and Technology calling for urgent, strong AI regulation. #ArtificialIntelligence #Grok
February 6, 2026 at 8:32 AM
The use of Grok AI to generate and distribute sexualised content is unacceptable. Alongside fellow MPs, I have written to the Secretary of State for Science and Technology calling for urgent, strong AI regulation. #ArtificialIntelligence #Grok
This week, Labour voted to remove the two child benefit cap.
February 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM
This week, Labour voted to remove the two child benefit cap.
We need to try to establish new forms of co-operative support on the ground for people who want to start and develop new co-operatives. 💼
🌟 Longer clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-7uTQIOIc8
#Cooperatives
🌟 Longer clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-7uTQIOIc8
#Cooperatives
February 4, 2026 at 7:39 AM
We need to try to establish new forms of co-operative support on the ground for people who want to start and develop new co-operatives. 💼
🌟 Longer clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-7uTQIOIc8
#Cooperatives
🌟 Longer clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-7uTQIOIc8
#Cooperatives
Last week, I reiterated my commitment to addressing the situation in Uganda during Prime Minister's questions. It's imperative that we consider how we can safeguard those affected and prevent violence in the streets. #Uganda #Peace #HumanRights
February 2, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Last week, I reiterated my commitment to addressing the situation in Uganda during Prime Minister's questions. It's imperative that we consider how we can safeguard those affected and prevent violence in the streets. #Uganda #Peace #HumanRights
🍺 Thrilled that the Government has announced major support for pubs this week, who will benefit from 15% off their business rates from April. Music venues will also benefit from this!
#IndieMusicVenues #LiveMusic #Pubs
#IndieMusicVenues #LiveMusic #Pubs
February 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
🍺 Thrilled that the Government has announced major support for pubs this week, who will benefit from 15% off their business rates from April. Music venues will also benefit from this!
#IndieMusicVenues #LiveMusic #Pubs
#IndieMusicVenues #LiveMusic #Pubs
I'm thrilled that the Government has announced major funding for cultural organisations.
£1.5bn will be invested to save more than 1000 cherished arts venues, museums, libraries & heritage buildings across England from closure across the next 5 years.
£1.5bn will be invested to save more than 1000 cherished arts venues, museums, libraries & heritage buildings across England from closure across the next 5 years.
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
I'm thrilled that the Government has announced major funding for cultural organisations.
£1.5bn will be invested to save more than 1000 cherished arts venues, museums, libraries & heritage buildings across England from closure across the next 5 years.
£1.5bn will be invested to save more than 1000 cherished arts venues, museums, libraries & heritage buildings across England from closure across the next 5 years.
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Can First Past the Post cope with multi-party politics?
🗒️ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today with…
🗣️ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
🗣️ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
🪑 Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
🗒️ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today with…
🗣️ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
🗣️ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
🪑 Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Can First Past the Post cope with multi-party politics?
🗒️ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today with…
🗣️ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
🗣️ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
🪑 Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
🗒️ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today with…
🗣️ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
🗣️ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
🪑 Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social
I welcome the news that the EHRC are looking to adapt their guidance on single-sex spaces, however my firm belief remains that any code must be compatible with the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and existing equalities law.
January 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM
I welcome the news that the EHRC are looking to adapt their guidance on single-sex spaces, however my firm belief remains that any code must be compatible with the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and existing equalities law.
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The Guardian is reporting that EHRC is looking again at its proposed code of practice for single-sex spaces.
January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The Guardian is reporting that EHRC is looking again at its proposed code of practice for single-sex spaces.
The Government's draft of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill signals a much-needed overhaul of the leasehold system. #LeaseholdReform #CommonholdReform
January 27, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The Government's draft of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill signals a much-needed overhaul of the leasehold system. #LeaseholdReform #CommonholdReform
If the threshold for the maximum student maintenance loan is not increased by 2028, a child from a single-parent household with a parent working full time for the minimum wage will not qualify for the full maintenance loan.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/azyhbWM
#StudentLoans #Students
Full clip: https://loom.ly/azyhbWM
#StudentLoans #Students
January 26, 2026 at 7:35 AM
If the threshold for the maximum student maintenance loan is not increased by 2028, a child from a single-parent household with a parent working full time for the minimum wage will not qualify for the full maintenance loan.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/azyhbWM
#StudentLoans #Students
Full clip: https://loom.ly/azyhbWM
#StudentLoans #Students
Last week, Uganda held elections. There were wide-ranging accounts of people being prevented from going to polling stations and of ballot stuffing. There is now widespread violence.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/qMS7Nac
#Uganda #Elections #Democracy
Full clip: https://loom.ly/qMS7Nac
#Uganda #Elections #Democracy
January 23, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Last week, Uganda held elections. There were wide-ranging accounts of people being prevented from going to polling stations and of ballot stuffing. There is now widespread violence.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/qMS7Nac
#Uganda #Elections #Democracy
Full clip: https://loom.ly/qMS7Nac
#Uganda #Elections #Democracy
Two years of UK–Ukraine TechBridge.
UK and Ukraine's tech sectors are creating shared growth through skills, innovation and investment.
Government and industry are working together to strengthen both economies and create new opportunities under the 100-Year Partnership.
UK and Ukraine's tech sectors are creating shared growth through skills, innovation and investment.
Government and industry are working together to strengthen both economies and create new opportunities under the 100-Year Partnership.
January 22, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Two years of UK–Ukraine TechBridge.
UK and Ukraine's tech sectors are creating shared growth through skills, innovation and investment.
Government and industry are working together to strengthen both economies and create new opportunities under the 100-Year Partnership.
UK and Ukraine's tech sectors are creating shared growth through skills, innovation and investment.
Government and industry are working together to strengthen both economies and create new opportunities under the 100-Year Partnership.
I am deeply concerned by the current situation in Iran.
Full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7518fsxLlTA
#iran #IRGC
Full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7518fsxLlTA
#iran #IRGC
January 22, 2026 at 7:39 AM
I am deeply concerned by the current situation in Iran.
Full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7518fsxLlTA
#iran #IRGC
Full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7518fsxLlTA
#iran #IRGC
We need to eradicate inequality for children in schools.
Zarach in Leeds is one fantastic charity working to eradicate child bed poverty, but we must take steps to poverty-proof schools so that children are not in this position to begin with.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/WXb_3gk
Zarach in Leeds is one fantastic charity working to eradicate child bed poverty, but we must take steps to poverty-proof schools so that children are not in this position to begin with.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/WXb_3gk
January 21, 2026 at 7:10 AM
We need to eradicate inequality for children in schools.
Zarach in Leeds is one fantastic charity working to eradicate child bed poverty, but we must take steps to poverty-proof schools so that children are not in this position to begin with.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/WXb_3gk
Zarach in Leeds is one fantastic charity working to eradicate child bed poverty, but we must take steps to poverty-proof schools so that children are not in this position to begin with.
Full clip: https://loom.ly/WXb_3gk