Parliamentary activity Blog Easing of National restrictions The next phase of the lifting of lockdown sees the following changes to the national restrictions today: Indoor hospitality can reopen and indoor... Read More Press release Alex at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo today to celebrate its safe reopening. Alex Sobel, shadow minister for Tourism and Heritage, was at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo today to celebrate its safe reopening. Zoos and other outdoor attractions... Read More Blog National Day of Reflection Today marks the poignant first anniversary since the first lockdown started, and will be a Day of National Reflection. As we know, tragically,... Read More Press release MP requests 'call-in' for Leeds Bradford Airport decision Alex Sobel has asked the Government to call in the decision to approve the new terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport. The MP, who represents the... Read More Blog 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 Covid pandemic. Many... Read More > Video 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 Covid... Read More Blog East of Otley: Library of Documents Please find below a library of useful information and documentation for the East of Otley development. Click Here for the Otley East... Read More Blog Improve transport in our area I am responding as your MP to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Connectivity Infrastructure Plan. You can find out more about their vision for our... Read More Press release Alex joins puppy smuggling taskforce to tackle 'horrifying trade' Alex Sobel MP for Leeds North West has today joined forces with the UK’s largest dog welfare charity to call on the Government to stop the illegal... Read More Blog Do you agree with the Governments proposal of a £500 payment for people testing positi... Last Saturday on my weekly 'Ask Alex' Facebook Live session we discussed, amongst other things, the opposition day Labour Party motion to keep in place the... Read More Blog Environment Bill Yesterday in Parliament I voted: 🌳 To have cleaner air 🐈 To save British wildlife 🐝 To protect the bees Tory MPs voted down these key amendments... Read More Blog My response to the Otley East consultation I have received a great many responses to the survey I put out last week and this has been a huge help in putting together my response to the consultation. It... Read More Load more parliamentary activity