Alex Sobel MP
@alexsobel.co.uk
Labour and Co-operative MP for Leeds Central & Headingley
Leeds Central and Headingley’s stake is standing proudly today in the Garden of Remembrance in Parliament.
It was a privilege to place a Poppy for my constituency in the garden earlier this week, to honour the brave who sacrificed their lives for our country.
We will remember them.
It was a privilege to place a Poppy for my constituency in the garden earlier this week, to honour the brave who sacrificed their lives for our country.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Leeds Central and Headingley’s stake is standing proudly today in the Garden of Remembrance in Parliament.
It was a privilege to place a Poppy for my constituency in the garden earlier this week, to honour the brave who sacrificed their lives for our country.
We will remember them.
It was a privilege to place a Poppy for my constituency in the garden earlier this week, to honour the brave who sacrificed their lives for our country.
We will remember them.
🚗 One in five new cars are now purchased through the #Motability Scheme!
We have the opportunity to hugely increase the sales of British cars by stipulating that only British-built cars can be bought by Motability users. Watch me speak on this below. ⬇️
We have the opportunity to hugely increase the sales of British cars by stipulating that only British-built cars can be bought by Motability users. Watch me speak on this below. ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🚗 One in five new cars are now purchased through the #Motability Scheme!
We have the opportunity to hugely increase the sales of British cars by stipulating that only British-built cars can be bought by Motability users. Watch me speak on this below. ⬇️
We have the opportunity to hugely increase the sales of British cars by stipulating that only British-built cars can be bought by Motability users. Watch me speak on this below. ⬇️
👏 I'm thrilled to share that I am a Vice Chair to the new Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus, led by an incredible group of cross-party MPs.
🌍 The launch of the CNCC is a powerful moment, proof that Parliament’s shared voice for climate and nature is still loud and clear.
🌍 The launch of the CNCC is a powerful moment, proof that Parliament’s shared voice for climate and nature is still loud and clear.
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
👏 I'm thrilled to share that I am a Vice Chair to the new Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus, led by an incredible group of cross-party MPs.
🌍 The launch of the CNCC is a powerful moment, proof that Parliament’s shared voice for climate and nature is still loud and clear.
🌍 The launch of the CNCC is a powerful moment, proof that Parliament’s shared voice for climate and nature is still loud and clear.
Watch me on Newsnight discussing how I think Labour should handle the budget and next year's local elections.
#TwoChildBenefitCap #Budget25 #Budget
#TwoChildBenefitCap #Budget25 #Budget
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Watch me on Newsnight discussing how I think Labour should handle the budget and next year's local elections.
#TwoChildBenefitCap #Budget25 #Budget
#TwoChildBenefitCap #Budget25 #Budget
October 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I recently visited Hazel 4D's warehouse & dispatch centre, Velocity Point, for a tour & conversation on sustainable packaging.
I met with their team to explore how they are helping businesses reduce waste, boost efficiency, & stay compliant.
I met with their team to explore how they are helping businesses reduce waste, boost efficiency, & stay compliant.
October 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I recently visited Hazel 4D's warehouse & dispatch centre, Velocity Point, for a tour & conversation on sustainable packaging.
I met with their team to explore how they are helping businesses reduce waste, boost efficiency, & stay compliant.
I met with their team to explore how they are helping businesses reduce waste, boost efficiency, & stay compliant.
The war in Gaza has gone on for too long.
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The war in Gaza has gone on for too long.
CASEWORK UPDATE ⤵️
As always, my team and I have had an incredibly busy month supporting my constituents throughout September.
Have a look at some of the casework wins we have achieved this month. 🎉 🌟
If you need assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch at alex@alexsobel.co.uk
As always, my team and I have had an incredibly busy month supporting my constituents throughout September.
Have a look at some of the casework wins we have achieved this month. 🎉 🌟
If you need assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch at alex@alexsobel.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
CASEWORK UPDATE ⤵️
As always, my team and I have had an incredibly busy month supporting my constituents throughout September.
Have a look at some of the casework wins we have achieved this month. 🎉 🌟
If you need assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch at alex@alexsobel.co.uk
As always, my team and I have had an incredibly busy month supporting my constituents throughout September.
Have a look at some of the casework wins we have achieved this month. 🎉 🌟
If you need assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch at alex@alexsobel.co.uk
Watch me discuss how I think we could raise revenue to scrap the two child benefit cap ⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Watch me discuss how I think we could raise revenue to scrap the two child benefit cap ⬇️
🚲 Pleased to support the launch of LNER Beryl Bikes in Leeds alongside Mayor of West Yorkshire. More e-bikes and bays make it simpler for people to cut congestion and pollution, and enjoy our brilliant city.
October 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🚲 Pleased to support the launch of LNER Beryl Bikes in Leeds alongside Mayor of West Yorkshire. More e-bikes and bays make it simpler for people to cut congestion and pollution, and enjoy our brilliant city.
Earlier this week I played for Yorkshire at the Tag Rugby League Game at Labour Conference.
I was proud to score the final try off a pass by Jamie Jones-Buchanan to help Yorkshire win.
#Yorkshire @leedsrhinos.bsky.social
I was proud to score the final try off a pass by Jamie Jones-Buchanan to help Yorkshire win.
#Yorkshire @leedsrhinos.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Earlier this week I played for Yorkshire at the Tag Rugby League Game at Labour Conference.
I was proud to score the final try off a pass by Jamie Jones-Buchanan to help Yorkshire win.
#Yorkshire @leedsrhinos.bsky.social
I was proud to score the final try off a pass by Jamie Jones-Buchanan to help Yorkshire win.
#Yorkshire @leedsrhinos.bsky.social
I have been a longstanding advocate for the reintroduction of student maintenance grants, so I am thrilled that Labour have today announced they will be bringing back the grants.
September 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I have been a longstanding advocate for the reintroduction of student maintenance grants, so I am thrilled that Labour have today announced they will be bringing back the grants.
I have written to the new Home Secretary and Incoming Chair of the National Inquiry to express support for a focus on West Yorkshire as part of the new National Inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
September 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I have written to the new Home Secretary and Incoming Chair of the National Inquiry to express support for a focus on West Yorkshire as part of the new National Inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
📢 Labour promised to bring our railways back under public control, creating a single organisation to run trains & manage the network
🚆 New legislation to bring rail back under public ownership passed within the first year of Government
🚆 New legislation to bring rail back under public ownership passed within the first year of Government
September 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
📢 Labour promised to bring our railways back under public control, creating a single organisation to run trains & manage the network
🚆 New legislation to bring rail back under public ownership passed within the first year of Government
🚆 New legislation to bring rail back under public ownership passed within the first year of Government
I worry about the impacts of the proposed changes to the 10 year Indefinite Leave to Remain rule on Hongkongers, who are at risk of harm through means of transnational repression.
Watch me speak on this in Parliament earlier this week.
#Hongkong #ILR #Hongkongers
Watch me speak on this in Parliament earlier this week.
#Hongkong #ILR #Hongkongers
September 12, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I worry about the impacts of the proposed changes to the 10 year Indefinite Leave to Remain rule on Hongkongers, who are at risk of harm through means of transnational repression.
Watch me speak on this in Parliament earlier this week.
#Hongkong #ILR #Hongkongers
Watch me speak on this in Parliament earlier this week.
#Hongkong #ILR #Hongkongers
People want to demonstrate the desperation they feel towards the famine in Gaza and the planned annexation of the west bank through peaceful protest, and it is difficult for many of us to see the mass arrests of people holding placards. We must reflect again on the effects of proscription.
September 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
People want to demonstrate the desperation they feel towards the famine in Gaza and the planned annexation of the west bank through peaceful protest, and it is difficult for many of us to see the mass arrests of people holding placards. We must reflect again on the effects of proscription.
⚠️ Have your say on the Local Transport Plan. ⚠️
This is your chance to have your say on new the Weaver Network, which aims to bring our local transport systems under one name. 🚌 🚂
🗣️ Have your say here: https://loom.ly/CKvskSg
This is your chance to have your say on new the Weaver Network, which aims to bring our local transport systems under one name. 🚌 🚂
🗣️ Have your say here: https://loom.ly/CKvskSg
September 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM
⚠️ Have your say on the Local Transport Plan. ⚠️
This is your chance to have your say on new the Weaver Network, which aims to bring our local transport systems under one name. 🚌 🚂
🗣️ Have your say here: https://loom.ly/CKvskSg
This is your chance to have your say on new the Weaver Network, which aims to bring our local transport systems under one name. 🚌 🚂
🗣️ Have your say here: https://loom.ly/CKvskSg
So good to catch up with constituents and local Kirkstall Councillor Andy at the Kirkstall Valley Farm 4th birthday party earlier in the year! ☀️🎉
August 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
So good to catch up with constituents and local Kirkstall Councillor Andy at the Kirkstall Valley Farm 4th birthday party earlier in the year! ☀️🎉
📻 I recently visited Radio News Hub, who provide over 1,000 radio news bulletins 24/7.
It's fantastic that we have this important hub based locally, who send reporters from Leeds across the country to report on headline news stories!
It's fantastic that we have this important hub based locally, who send reporters from Leeds across the country to report on headline news stories!
August 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
📻 I recently visited Radio News Hub, who provide over 1,000 radio news bulletins 24/7.
It's fantastic that we have this important hub based locally, who send reporters from Leeds across the country to report on headline news stories!
It's fantastic that we have this important hub based locally, who send reporters from Leeds across the country to report on headline news stories!
🌿🌻 Happy bank holiday Monday!
I recently visited Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden, a biodiverse green space & education centre!
I'm so glad we have such a fantastic space in LS6. Please contact them if you're interested in learning more about what they do!
#CommunityGarden #GreenSpace
I recently visited Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden, a biodiverse green space & education centre!
I'm so glad we have such a fantastic space in LS6. Please contact them if you're interested in learning more about what they do!
#CommunityGarden #GreenSpace
August 25, 2025 at 7:24 AM
🌿🌻 Happy bank holiday Monday!
I recently visited Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden, a biodiverse green space & education centre!
I'm so glad we have such a fantastic space in LS6. Please contact them if you're interested in learning more about what they do!
#CommunityGarden #GreenSpace
I recently visited Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden, a biodiverse green space & education centre!
I'm so glad we have such a fantastic space in LS6. Please contact them if you're interested in learning more about what they do!
#CommunityGarden #GreenSpace
🏡 As a longstanding advocate for students and a supporter of Unipol’s mission, I joined their CEO, Sam Bailey-Watts and National Codes Coordinator, Jess Carrier, for discussions around proposed updates to the Unipol National Codes.
August 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🏡 As a longstanding advocate for students and a supporter of Unipol’s mission, I joined their CEO, Sam Bailey-Watts and National Codes Coordinator, Jess Carrier, for discussions around proposed updates to the Unipol National Codes.
Congratulations to all A-Level, T-Level and VTQ students who are receiving results today! 🎉
I know that days like today can be stressful for some students. If you need any assistance today, Place2Be have some great resources to help.
See here: https://www.place2be.org.uk/exams
I know that days like today can be stressful for some students. If you need any assistance today, Place2Be have some great resources to help.
See here: https://www.place2be.org.uk/exams
August 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Congratulations to all A-Level, T-Level and VTQ students who are receiving results today! 🎉
I know that days like today can be stressful for some students. If you need any assistance today, Place2Be have some great resources to help.
See here: https://www.place2be.org.uk/exams
I know that days like today can be stressful for some students. If you need any assistance today, Place2Be have some great resources to help.
See here: https://www.place2be.org.uk/exams
Earlier this month, I visited Forward Leeds as part of their 10 Year celebrations.
Marking a decade of delivering vital alcohol and drug support across the city, it’s a privilege to celebrate their vital work!
Marking a decade of delivering vital alcohol and drug support across the city, it’s a privilege to celebrate their vital work!
August 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Earlier this month, I visited Forward Leeds as part of their 10 Year celebrations.
Marking a decade of delivering vital alcohol and drug support across the city, it’s a privilege to celebrate their vital work!
Marking a decade of delivering vital alcohol and drug support across the city, it’s a privilege to celebrate their vital work!
⚽ Read my letter to Leeds City Council, sharing my strong support for LUFC's proposed expansion of Elland Road Stadium!
#EllandRoad #LeedsUnited #LUFC #PremierLeague
#EllandRoad #LeedsUnited #LUFC #PremierLeague
August 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
⚽ Read my letter to Leeds City Council, sharing my strong support for LUFC's proposed expansion of Elland Road Stadium!
#EllandRoad #LeedsUnited #LUFC #PremierLeague
#EllandRoad #LeedsUnited #LUFC #PremierLeague
It has been revealed that Nichola Shaw, the Chief Executive of Yorkshire Water, has received £1.3m in previously undisclosed extra pay from an offshore parent company.
Together with my colleagues, I have written to Vanda Murray, the chair of #YorkshireWater, demanding an explanation.
Together with my colleagues, I have written to Vanda Murray, the chair of #YorkshireWater, demanding an explanation.
August 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It has been revealed that Nichola Shaw, the Chief Executive of Yorkshire Water, has received £1.3m in previously undisclosed extra pay from an offshore parent company.
Together with my colleagues, I have written to Vanda Murray, the chair of #YorkshireWater, demanding an explanation.
Together with my colleagues, I have written to Vanda Murray, the chair of #YorkshireWater, demanding an explanation.