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Jan 18, 20192 min read
MP Sets up Public Meeting with First Bus to take place on 7th February
Alex Sobel has announced a public meeting that will allow residents to speak directly to First Bus over their ‘significant concerns ‘over...
Jan 4, 20191 min read
MP Hails Delay and Repay Success.
Alex Sobel has today hailed the announcement that the 15 minute ‘Delay and Repay’ scheme is to be extended on the Northern Rail...
Dec 20, 20180 min read
Oct 24, 20182 min read
MP and Councillors Hit Out at Bus Fare Increases
Local MP Alex Sobel and Councillors from Leeds North West have added their voices to those of Leeds residents who are angry about the...
Oct 3, 20182 min read
MP Secures Deal for Rail Link to London
Alex Sobel has secured a commitment for a London connection from Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway. LNER are to run six trains per day on...
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Student Cards and First Bus
In Leeds North West, a constituency with many students and young people, encouraging the use of sustainable public transport is very...
Jul 19, 20181 min read
Victory for MP and 56 Bus Campaigners
A successful campaign run by Hyde Park residents and local MP Alex Sobel, has seen the changes to the 56 bus route reversed – a move that...
May 23, 20182 min read
Alex Sobel Slams Government as Privatisation Project Runs Out of Steam
Alex Sobel has today spoken out in favour of the permanent renationalisation of the East Coast Main Line. The MP for Leeds North West has...
May 16, 20183 min read
Dales Bus Launch a Sun Filled Success
A bus to provide access to the Yorkshire Dales launched this Bank Holiday Monday which was full to the brim wit h local people looking to...
Mar 12, 20182 min read
Department of Transport to Consider Re-Nationalisation of The East Coast Mainline
The Department of Transport have admitted that there is a strong possibility that the East Coast Mainline will be being taken back into...
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...
Nov 9, 20172 min read
Alex Sobel is all charged up to support electric cars
Otley’s MP Alex Sobel has called for more charge points to be available for electric cars, as oneuseful step to reduce air and noise...
Oct 4, 20171 min read
Monarch Crisis- MP Vows to Work with Government to Secure ‘Best Possible Outcome’
Leeds North West MP Alex Sobel has vowed to work with the government to secure the ‘best possible outcome’ for staff and passengers...
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