Crime & Justice

International Men's Day Debate

Male privilege - patriarchy - is harmful to men too. By addressing the erasure of and violence against trans men and trans masculine people,

The rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community.

Last week I spoke at a Westminster Hall debate on the rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community. Figures for West Yorkshire...

Spiking Incidents: Prevention

Police Bill - Right to protest

During the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Debate today, I made an intervention with regards to the right to protest.

Azeem’s anti-Jewish slurs were hurtful, but he’s still a victim of racism

Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was born in Leeds; I am a fan of...

Leaders meet for online summit to tackle spate of spiking cases

Last night, Alex Sobel MP and Mayor Tracy Brabin hosted an online Safe Nightlife Summit, aimed at bringing together leaders to tackle a...

Antisocial behaviour in Hyde Park and Headingley: An update

Noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour is and has been a long-term issue in the Headingley and Hyde Park area. Whilst the problems are...

Alex joins puppy smuggling taskforce to tackle 'horrifying trade'

Alex Sobel MP for Leeds North West has today joined forces with the UK’s largest dog welfare charity to call on the Government to stop...

Trade Bill Debate

Yesterday I spoke in the Trade Bill debate, defending amendments on: Food Standards NHS Scrutiny Northern Ireland and Human Rights