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Oct 301 min read

An overview of the Budget 2024

A quick overview of todays Budget

Oct 181 min read

National Album Day

Supporting our musicians and music shops not only strengthens our community but also helps keep Leeds’ vibrant music culture alive.

Aug 151 min read

Alex visits Avenue HQ in Leeds

t was great to visit Avenue HQ which hosts Eagle Labs in Leeds! Avenue HQ and Eagle Labs support Entrepreneurs from start up to maturity.

Mar 28, 20232 min read

Halifax Bank closure Otley

I have been advised that the Otley branch of Halifax will be closing, however, I was pleased to hear that some face to face services will...

Jan 9, 20230 min read

Channel 4 Debate

Sep 16, 20223 min read

My objection to the Headingley McDonald’s application

Alex Sobel MP Response to 22/05396/FU 4 Otley Road 13th September 2022 1) The proposed placement of the Mcdonald’s is in the centre of...

Jul 18, 20222 min read

Action on the Otley Run

The Otley Run has been a fixture in our community for many years now. We are quite used to seeing young people in fancy dress making...

Mar 8, 20221 min read

Nominate a local women led business for the MP HERoes Project

Happy International Women’s Day! As the MP for Leeds North West, I am proud to represent so many exciting female-run initiatives,...

Feb 8, 20222 min read

Alex Sobel MP for Leeds North West calls on the government to adopt Labour’s proposals to create 12,

Alex Sobel is calling on the Government to adopt Labour’s plan to create 12,970 new apprenticeships for young people in Yorkshire & the...

Dec 7, 20212 min read

Alex Sobel MP visits local charity and microbrewery in Otley.

Alex visited Hug on a Trays new shop in Manor Square, the local community group raises money to pay for free TV for all patients on J88 &...

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Manufacturing and Net Zero

Last week in the Climate Committee progress report I spoke about low carbon manufacturing capabilities in the UK.

Sep 27, 20212 min read

MP calls for urgent action from Virgin Media

Otley’s MP Alex Sobel has received an abundance of complaints following the installation of cable broadband by Virgin media into the...

Sep 22, 20212 min read

MP is warning about the effect of spiralling energy costs on his constituents.

Alex Sobel spoke about his concerns after the collapse of four smaller energy suppliers, and the news that the sixth largest energy...

Mar 12, 20212 min read

MP requests 'call-in' for Leeds Bradford Airport decision

Alex Sobel has asked the Government to call in the decision to approve the new terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport. The MP, who...

Feb 23, 20211 min read

Call to retain reduced VAT at 5% till end of September

I have been contacted by hundreds of my constituents, who are working in Tourism, Leisure and the Creative Arts Industries, during the...

Jan 8, 20212 min read

Otley's MP meets with Virgin Media after spike in complaints

OTLEY'S MP has met with Virgin Media following a spike in complaints over cabling works in the town. Alex Sobel raised concerns from...

Oct 14, 20201 min read

Hospitality Trade 'Bleeding Out'

Having met with Leeds bars and restaurants at my round table this week, I asked the Government what provision they will give to...

Mar 26, 20202 min read

17 Yorkshire MPs slam telecomms companies as being 'in breach of the spirit of the national lockdown

17 Yorkshire MPs have signed a letter to the Prime Minister demanding that the Government better define what is and is not an essential...

Mar 24, 20203 min read

Leeds musicians need action for the self-employed now

Leeds is a city rich in culture and its Universities, and renowned music college, dance and art schools ensure that we are a home for...

Apr 1, 20192 min read

MP to meet with Heineken as refurbishment plans concern patrons

Labour MP Alex Sobel has secured a meeting with Heineken UK after intervening on their plans for two Otley pubs. The White Swan and Black...