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Jan 20, 20202 min read

MP’s Caseworker Wins Parliamentary Staffer of the Year Award

The Parliamentary Staffer of the Year Award has been awarded to a staff member in Alex Sobel’s constituency office. Natalie...

Oct 11, 20192 min read

'Packed out' event brings community led transport solutions

Residents gathered in Otley on Thursday night to take part in Alex Sobel’s transport event. A packed-out room at the Philip Coyne Labour...

Aug 1, 20192 min read

The Hollies nominated for 'best park' award

Alex Sobel has heralded the news that a local park has been put forward for a national award. The Hollies park, in North Weetwood, has...

May 30, 20191 min read

Community run an ‘amazing tribute’

Runners from across the community have come together to pay tribute to an inspiring individual, raising over £124,000 for Cancer Research...

May 9, 20192 min read

Alex Sobel Visits Dementia Café

MP Visits Dementia Café Alex Sobel is encouraging Yeadon residents to get involved in the local dementia café. The MP for Leeds North...

Mar 31, 20192 min read

MP praises Otley Library refurbishment

Labour MP Alex Sobel has asked for reassurance to be given to the people of Otley about the reopening of Otley Library. The MP for Leeds...

Jan 28, 20190 min read

Alex Sobel MP calls to fix the “leaking system” of England’s water services

Jan 28, 20192 min read

MP Calls for Community Reinvestment Act after Branch Closures in Otley and Yeadon

Alex Sobel has called for a Community Reinvestment Act to save UK bank branches from closure after the announcement that Santander was...

Oct 30, 20181 min read

Friends of Yeadon Cemetery Needs You.

A new ‘Friends of Yeadon Cemetery’ group will hold its inaugural meeting next week as community activists and MP Alex Sobel look to...

Oct 24, 20182 min read

MP Steps in to Help Light Up Yeadon

Alex Sobel has stepped in to secure funding which will transform the Christmas lights switch on in Yeadon. The MP has been working with...

Oct 9, 20181 min read

Alex Sobel on Time for a Public Pay Rise

In this speech, Alex criticises the government for the failure to create a more equal society. Wealth inequality is particularly damaging...

Aug 29, 20182 min read

MP: Are you Leeds North West’s Best Small Shop?

Alex Sobel MP is calling on his constituency’s small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the creativity of...

Aug 13, 20183 min read

Alex Sobel Condemns ‘Holiday Hunger’ as he Visits Local Food Bank.

The summer holidays are a welcome break from the daily grind and provide an opportunity for families to go on much needed holidays,...

Aug 12, 20182 min read

MP Meets Local Children’s Mayor Candidate to Share Campaign Tips

Leeds North West MP, Alex Sobel spent Friday afternoon with local budding politician Lois Priestley as she bids to become Leeds...

Jul 29, 20182 min read

Surgeries to Continue During Parliamentary Recess

Parliament may be shut down for its summer recess but local MP Alex Sobel will not be taking the traditional long holiday. The MP for...

Jan 19, 20182 min read

MP Speaks on One Yorkshire Devolution Deal

Leeds North West's MP has this week spoken in parliament in support of the proposed ‘One Yorkshire’devolution deal. In the wake of new...

Nov 9, 20171 min read

Alex Sobel MP seeks assurances from Airport’s new owners

Alex Sobel MP has written to the new owners of Leeds Bradford airport after it was bought this week by an Australian investment firm. The...

Oct 26, 20172 min read

MP’s New Chapter Sees Him Book in to Otley Library for Libraries Week

Otley’s MP has visited Otley Library to celebrate Libraries Week. October 2017 will see the first ever Libraries week- a showcase of all...

Oct 19, 20172 min read

MP Visits Woolpack and Demands More Investment in Music Education

Alex Sobel MP visited the Woolpack Arts and Education Centre seeing the recording, rehearsal, teaching and performance spaces which...