Alex Sobel MP
@alexsobel
Labour & Co-operative MP for Leeds Central and Headingley. Promoted by Hollie Ridley on behalf of the Labour Party, 20 Rushworth Street London, SE1 0SS
I attended a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing and believe it deserves a national audience. The climate crisis isn't a future threat, it's affecting communities across the UK today. That's why I'm encouraging Channel 4 to broadcast it. 🌍📺 #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis
After more than two decades behind bars, Marwan Barghouti remains one of the most influential figures in Palestinian politics and a symbol of national unity for many Palestinians. #Parliament #Palestine #Politics #UKPolitics
We don’t trade with Russian-occupied territories, so why are we trading with Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories? #Palestine #HumanRights #WestBank #Gaza
I’m delighted the Government has announced its intention to publish regulations to tackle imports linked to illegal deforestation. For too long, UK consumers have unknowingly bought goods produced on illegally cleared land, including in West Papua. 🌳🌍 #Deforestation #ClimateAction #NatureRecovery
Yorkshire Water is polluting our rivers while loading up debt and paying out millions to shareholders. #YorkshireWater #WaterPollution #PublicOwnership
Great to be at the Beckett Park Picnic earlier this month and chat with the Beckett Park Skate Park team 🛹 Proud that our local Weetwood Labour councillors secured the funding to make this skate park happen! #BeckettPark #Weetwood #LS6 #CommunityInvestment
Britain isn’t truly sovereign if we can’t act in an AI emergency. Right now, there’s no “big red button” to shut down a dangerous data centre, putting people, our economy and national infrastructure at risk. My amendment would change that. #CyberSecurity #TechPolicy #UKPolitics #FutureOfTech
We stand with Ukraine. #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #Solidarity #Parliament #SupportUkraine
Happy to host Ruslan Stefanchuk to discuss how parliamentarians can continue leading support for Ukraine. This was all the more vital in light of Sunday night’s devastating assault, where Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks yet, 681 missiles and drones, killing at least 10 people.
Superintelligent AI operating beyond human control could rival a nuclear strike in the harm it inflicts. My amendment gives the government last‑resort powers to act in a crisis. #ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #CyberSecurity #Regulation
Important visit to Kyiv as UK Trade Envoy to advance mutual trade and advance #100YearPartnership agreement implementation before the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Poland I was humbled to pay respect at the wall of memory to those who laid their lives defending Ukraine
We need to go further on the Clean Water Bill. Water security is national security and it cannot rely on a failed, privatised system. Mutual ownership puts communities in control, not profit. #CleanWater #PublicOwnership #WaterSecurity #UKPolitics
The I'm concerned that the EHRC guidance isn't clear about whether trans people and their partners can still have their relationships fully respected and recognised in law. The right to family life should not be up for debate. #TransRights #EHRC
Really pleased to contribute a guest note to Climate Futures Across Disciplines 🌱 A great example of interdisciplinary thinking on tackling the climate crisis. We need more forward-looking work like this. 📖 Read it for free here: https://loom.ly/VcU8dsQ #ClimateAction #NetZero #ClimateJustice
Really powerful to time with Zarach and saw their impact up close, supporting children facing bed poverty across Leeds with bed deliveries. zarach.org #EndChildBedPoverty #Leeds
My amendment, with support of nearly 70 MPs, is calling for a new National Commission to examine the fitness of First Past the Post for today’s modern world. This is a significant, symbolic step forward, making clear the support for a fair alternative to First Past the Post.
Glad to see a draft bill on ticket touting, but disappointed action wasn’t taken in the King’s Speech as promised. Delay gives touts more time to profit. I will continue to apply pressure, so that we can deliver the fair ticketing system fans deserve. #StampItTout #ProtectFans #Leeds
Local elections confirm it: we’re a five‑party system. Yet FPTP means seats don’t match votes and stability isn’t guaranteed. Govt’s restoring Supplementary Vote for mayors, so why keep FPTP for Westminster? The Representation of the People Bill is a start, but FPTP must go. #FairElections #PR #FPTP
The loss of trust is clear. The Prime Minister should now set out a clear timetable for his departure. #LabourParty #Labour
I met constituents last week through the Votes for All mass lobby, organised by Migrant Demos. Over 4 million people can’t vote for their MP. The Representation of the People Bill must be amended to extend the vote to all residents. #VotesForAll #Democracy
Renters: your rights are changing today 🚨 I explain which parts of the Renters’ Rights Act are now in force 👇 #RentersRights #Housing #RentersReform
Cross-party MPs and peers are calling on the Gov to bring forward laws to end UK imports linked to illegal deforestation. The public backs stronger protections. The case is clear. Now we need delivery. 🌍🌳 #Deforestation #ClimateAction #EnvironmentAct #EthicalSupplyChains
Ticket touts have been ripping off gig goers for too long. The Government is bringing in new laws to end resale abuse. #LS6 #LiveMusic #GrassrootsMusic
Honour‑based abuse is rarely committed by just one perpetrator, it is often families or networks. I raised this in Parliament to make sure the law reflects reality. #EndHonourBasedAbuse #CrimeAndPolicingBill
Today on Trans Day of Visibility, I’m standing with my trans constituents who are anxious about the pausing of the clinical trial into puberty blockers. Everybody deserves access to safe healthcare. We must listen to trans young people and reinstate the trial. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQ+
I'm delighted that the Government is progressing the cap on political donations that I have long pushed for. We must also ensure we learn from international best practice around foreign online interference to make our democracy as safe as it can be. #FairElections #PoliticalDonations #Leeds
Pleased to welcome the Government's announcement of a new Co‑operative Development Unit to social enterprise and co-ops. I’m also urging the Government to ensure this support is delivered regionally, so co‑ops receive the advice, planning and mentoring they need to thrive. #Coops #SocialEnterprise
