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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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

I am committed to ending the ‘cage age’ of outdated farming practices that cause animals distress and restrict natural behaviours.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

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...

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

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...

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,...

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