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Feb 14, 20201 min read

Statement of Fact – Alex Sobel and Coronavirus

This morning, 14th February 2020, the office of Alex Sobel MP received a call from a journalist at ITV to inform us that the UK Bus...

Feb 7, 20202 min read

Net Zero All Party Group officially launched by Leeds MP

Alex Sobel launched his cross-party group to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the UK. Net zero, otherwise known as carbon neutrality,...

Jan 28, 20201 min read

Alex Sobel speaks out against "cruel and demeaning" isolation booths at Leeds event

Alex Sobel, MP for Leeds North West, has condemned the use of isolation booths to discipline children at school, calling them “cruel and...

Jan 27, 20201 min read

Leeds MP welcomes the nationalisation of Northern

Alex Sobel has welcomed the impending nationalisation of Northern Rail saying the company "failed Leeds residents". Arriva, who operate...

Jan 24, 20201 min read

School bus payment changes delayed

Changes to the cost of Prince Henry’s school buses have been pushed back to April following expressions of concern from affected parents...

Jan 23, 20202 min read

Brexit: Alex Sobel Challenges Government on the Environment and Northern Ireland

Theresa May might have pushed her timetable back until after Christmas but for Alex Sobel MP and many of his Parliamentary colleagues,...

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 28, 20191 min read

Alex Sobel's Transport Strategy endorsed by Shadow Rail Minister

Alex Sobel’s Transport Strategy for Leeds North West has been endorsed by Shadow Rail Minister Rachael Maskell. The MP for York Central...

Oct 21, 20190 min read

MP in 8 tweets shows why the Brexit timetable failed

Oct 17, 20192 min read

West Yorkshire MPs launch bid to ‘put the people in the driving seat’

West Yorkshire’s Labour MPs have sent a letter to FirstGroup in an audacious bid to bring the local bus service into public ownership....

Oct 13, 20191 min read

Hilary Benn backs Alex on visit to Otley

Alex Sobel last week welcomed Hilary Benn to Otley to discuss Brexit with residents. The Leeds Central MP was in town fresh from the...

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...

Sep 23, 20191 min read

Alex Sobel slams unlawful prorogation after Supreme Court decision

Alex Sobel has praised the supreme court for their ‘sensational and historic judgement’ after their judgement that the suspension of...

Aug 28, 20192 min read

Alex Sobel Transport Strategy Launched

Alex Sobel has released his strategic principles for transport in his constituency. In an 8 page document, the MP for Leeds North West...

Aug 27, 20191 min read

EVENT This Saturday at Leeds Town Hall - Defend Democracy: Stop the Parliamentary Shutdown

Defend Democracy: Stop the Parliamentary Shutdown Saturday 31st August 11am "Everyone who opposes Boris Johnson’s attempt to shut down...

Aug 12, 20191 min read

MP Joins Woodcraft Folk Camping in the Constituency

Alex Sobel, MP for Leeds North West, has swapped canvassing for canvas this week, helping at a local Woodcraft Folk camp in Bramhope....

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...

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...

Jun 30, 20192 min read

MP encourages pension credit take up

Local Labour MP for Leeds North West, Alex Sobel has initiated a campaign to encourage pensioners to sign up for pension credits, and has...

Jun 27, 20191 min read

MP defends ‘outraged’ army families

Alex Sobel has blasted CarillionAmey and the Government on substandard conditions in service family’s housing. The MP for Leeds North...