MP brands Government’s social care reforms an attack on those most in need
On Monday night, MPs voted through Health and Social Care Bill plans, by 272 to 246, to exclude means-tested council support payments...
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Oct 3, 20212 min read
Alex Sobel MP warns of a winter of unnecessary hardship on the horizon.
Otley and Yeadon’s MP, Alex Sobel said many residents in the area face devasting cuts to their income this month with the removal of the...
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Do you agree with the Governments proposal of a £500 payment for people testing positive for Covid?
Last Saturday on my weekly ‘Ask Alex’ Facebook Live session we discussed, amongst other things, the opposition day Labour Party motion to...
May 18, 20202 min read
Universal credit claimant numbers soar in Leeds North West as Govt coronavirus measures questioned
Alex Sobel MP has questioned the effectiveness of the Government coronavirus response as numbers published this morning show a 235%...
Mar 20, 20202 min read
175 MPs and Peers sign Letter in support of Emergency Universal Basic Income
175 MPs and Peers have called on the Government to introduce Universal Basic Income (UBI) as part of an emergency response 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...
Jan 28, 20192 min read
Alex Sobel Calls on DWP to Recognise Fibromyalgia
Alex Sobel MP has joined calls for the DWP to recognise fibromyalgia as a medical condition, to allow those suffering from this condition...
Oct 18, 20172 min read
Alex Sobel Slams Universal Credit in House of Commons Speech
Alex Sobel MP slammed Universal Credit in yesterday’s Opposition Day debate on Universal Credit in the House of Commons. The Labour Party...
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