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Celebrating Diwali - Leeds Connect Celebrations.
I was thrilled and honoured to attend the Leeds Connect Diwali celebration.
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Pirate Studios Leeds
I toured their 24/7 studios, including DJ, drum, dance, and podcast spaces, and learned about the new £180,000 Studios For All Fund.
Oct 24, 20241 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.
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Home-start Leeds visit
Home-Start Leeds is a family support charity that has been in Leeds since 1987. They support families who have a child under 7.
Sep 22, 20241 min read


The Duchess blue plaque unveiling
It was great to see so many people celebrating The Duchess blue plaque unveiling, thanks to Leeds Civic Trust
Sep 15, 20241 min read


Alex Sobel Celebrates Community Engagement during Wharfedale Men's Shed Visit
Alex recently visited the Wharfedale Men’s Shed, which is based in the Otley Courthouse. Alex met with 3 or the 4 founding members, Bob...
Apr 7, 20242 min read


Budget Resolutions Debate Intervention 11.03.24
During Mondays Budget Resolutions Debate I made an intervention, suggesting a film studio in West Yorkshire.
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Scrutinising Yorkshire CCC
I have repeatedly warned against and opposed demutualisation of Yorkshire Country Cricket Club. I support the members. Yesterday at the...
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Jan 9, 20230 min read


Live Events Insurance
Many of my constituents work in the Creative Arts Industry and have been left behind by the government in way of support throughout the...
Mar 5, 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...
Feb 23, 20211 min read


Wharfedale hospital volunteers nominated for national award
The volunteers at Wharfedale Hospital have been nominated for the 2019 NHS Parliamentary award due to their ‘outstanding service to the...
Jul 2, 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 30, 20191 min read


Alex Sobel MP marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2019
This week Alex Sobel MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust...
Jan 28, 20192 min read


Alex Sobel MP calls on Home Office to reverse new visa rules for visiting musicians and artists
Alex Sobel MP has today delivered a letter to the Minister of State for Immigration, Caroline Nokes MP, calling on her to reverse recent...
Oct 22, 20182 min read


MP Makes Union with Local Rugby Club
Alex Sobel MP has pledged to help boost recruitment at local cookridge rugby Leeds Modernians. Leeds Modernians have been in the area for...
Jul 25, 20181 min read


Alex Sobel: Leeds ‘Only Choice’ for Channel 4
News that Leeds is into the last three cities for the Channel 4 relocation has been hailed by MP Alex Sobel. The channel will move 300...
Jul 24, 20182 min read


MPs Make Case For Channel 4 to Relocate to Leeds City Region.
MP’s from Leeds City region made the case for Channel 4 to establish a new base in the area after an announcement that the broadcaster...
May 15, 20182 min read


5 things we can do to boost basketball in the UK
Leeds has a massive basketball community. It is home to West Yorkshire’s only professional club, Leeds Force, as well as Leeds Spiders...
Feb 21, 20184 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...
Oct 19, 20172 min read
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