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Mar 141 min read

Topical Questions

On Thursday (14th March 24) I asked the Minister about Wild animals used in the tourist industry around the world and used the example of...

Mar 41 min read

Farming Debate 4th March 24

During the farming debate in Westminster I spoke about farming within my constituency and the neighbouring area. Focusing on the...

Dec 18, 20231 min read

Animal Welfare Debate

The government scrapped the important Kept Animals Bill and brought forward this private members bill which is frankly not fit for...

Sep 15, 20232 min read

My views on animal shock collars

Many people have contacted me about electronic shock collars, also known as e-collars, for dogs and cats. I know people feel very...

Mar 17, 20231 min read

Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill

I spoke in the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill debate. Riding elephants, running with wild animals and swimming with...

Mar 17, 20231 min read

Ban Trophy Hunting Bill 3rd Reading

I am so pleased that The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill passed through the Commons on Friday. Also delighted that I was able...

Jan 20, 20230 min read

Shark Fins Bill

Nov 23, 20222 min read

Action Plan for Animal Welfare

Strengthening our animal welfare laws is a priority for the Opposition. People want to see us go further on animal welfare. All animals...

Sep 22, 20211 min read

MP backs British farming

LEEDS North West MP Alex Sobel joined the National Farmers Union and thousands of farmers and growers including Jeremy Clarkson, MPs,...

Aug 1, 20212 min read

Dangerous Dogs and Breed Specific Legislation

I believe the current approach to dog control is misguided and does not protect people adequately. Safety must be our top priority but...

Jul 25, 20212 min read

Pesticide Standards

Bees are essential to the future of our planet, to pollinating our crops and to our rich tapestry of biodiversity. Yet, in the UK, 13 bee...

Jun 9, 20213 min read

Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill

I have campaigned on multiple animal welfare rights including the banning of circus animals, campaigning for animal sentience, longer...

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Alex at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo today to celebrate its safe reopening.

Alex Sobel, shadow minister for Tourism and Heritage, was at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo today to celebrate its safe reopening. Zoos and other...

Apr 4, 20211 min read

Animal Sentencing

I long supported increasing the maximum sentence available for animal cruelty offences. The announced change in law now means the...

Mar 12, 20212 min read

Pig Husbandry (Farrowing) Bill

I am committed to ending the ‘cage age’ of outdated farming practices that cause animals distress and restrict natural behaviours. I back...

Feb 10, 20214 min read

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...

Sep 16, 20201 min read

Animal Sentience

Animal welfare and rights are greatly important to me personally. It is important that we give animals, particularly within agriculture,...

Jun 12, 20192 min read

MP hails new ‘puppy farm’ law

MP welcomes ban on the sale of puppies and kittens Alex Sobel has welcomed a ban on the third-party sales of puppies and kittens in...

Jun 4, 20192 min read

MP circus animal campaign “comes to fruition”

Alex Sobel’s campaign to end the use of wild animals in circuses has been successful a new act set to outlaw the practice. Mr Sobel,...

Sep 12, 20181 min read

Alex Sobel Shows Support for British Farming in Leeds North West

Alex Sobel MP has today shown their support for British farming at Back British Farming Day in Westminster, recognising the crucial role...