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Oct 291 min read

Celebrating Diwali - Leeds Connect Celebrations.

I was thrilled and honoured to attend the Leeds Connect Diwali celebration.

Oct 241 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 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.

Sep 221 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 151 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

Apr 72 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...

Mar 111 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.

Feb 211 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...

Jan 9, 20230 min read

Channel 4 Debate

Mar 5, 20211 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...

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...

Jul 2, 20191 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...

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...

Jan 28, 20192 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...

Oct 22, 20182 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...

Jul 25, 20181 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 24, 20182 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...

May 15, 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...

Feb 21, 20184 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...

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...