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

Great news for families, every child from 5-15 in Leeds Central and Headingley will travel for free on buses this summer: unlimited journeys, no registration required, no cost to families. Making that day out or visit to see family that bit easier. 🚌

After an initial reading of the EHRC Code of Practice, I am concerned about its effects on trans people and trans-inclusive businesses.

Thanks to the decisions of this government, fuel duty is as low now as it has been at any point for over 16 years and is substantially lower in real terms.

👇WATCH Alex Sobel MP calls for a National Commission on Electoral Reform in his response to the King's Speech 💪 @alexsobel.co.uk has tabled an amendment with over 60 fellow Labour MPs from across the party to call on government to get a grip on First Past the Post #Labour4PR 🌹

📣 @alexsobel.co.uk: “Restoring nature is not separate from national security: it underpins it. Functioning and healthy ecosystems reduce flood risk, protect our homes, hospitals and transportation systems from overheating, sustain soils to be able to grow food, and clean the very air we breathe.”

💥 BREAKING: More than 60 MPs have signed up to an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. "First Past the Post is one of the biggest examples of a broken status quo in UK politics," says @alexsobel.co.uk. 💯💯

Sixty six Labour MPs have tabled an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, calling for the Government to "get to grips with the broken First Past the Post voting system" Tabled by Alex Sobel MP, the amendment would push the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform

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.

🔥 Westminster's First Past the Post system is broken and unfair. 🌹 Today, 66 Labour MPs have signed an amendment, led by @alexsobel.co.uk, to mend it. 👇 Let’s make sure the “Representation or the People Bill” does what it says on the tin. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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

After the local election results, Labour must remember and reassert what it is we are here to do: address inequality – economic and political. Political equality at the ballot box is fundamental to delivering equality everywhere else in society.

"Labour must remember and reassert what it is we are here to do: address inequality – economic and political... political equality at the ballot box is fundamental to delivering equality everywhere else in society." ✍️ @alexsobel.co.uk in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/05/labo...

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

This Mental Health Awareness Week you can collect one of our Emotional Regulation Toolkits for Young People from Manor House in Bramley, Bramley Library Community Hub or Bramley Baths!  https://www.barca-leeds.org/impact-and-innovation/young-peoples-emotional-regulation-toolkit

Great to see @alexsobel.co.uk introduce an AI kill-switch amendment, giving powers to shut down data centres in an emergency! The UK's first ever legislative proposal on superintelligent AI, it recognises ASI as the national security threat it is. We're proud to have worked with Alex on this!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents of children with SEND! This is your chance to shape the support your child receives. A national SEND consultation is open now. Read the proposals and share your experience: https://loom.ly/iX0EWhQ #SEND #ParentsVoices #HaveYourSay

Since 2017, my team and I have helped local residents with 64,000+ cases. From policy questions to support through life‑changing moments, every case matters. Need help? 📧 [email protected] 📞 0113 898 0969 #Leeds #LS6 #LS16 #LS5 #LS4

The loss of trust is clear. The Prime Minister should now set out a clear timetable for his departure. #LabourParty #Labour

If you experience hate or you're made to feel unsafe because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, Galop's specialist team is here to help. You can talk to us for advice, support, or to discuss your options. To speak with an advocate, you can make a referral at galop.org.uk/make-a-referral

I want to say a huge thank you to Cllr Kayleigh Brooks in Little London & Woodhouse, Cllr Hannah Bithell in Kirkstall, and Cllr Jonathan Pryor in Headingley & Hyde Park for all the hard work, care and commitment they have shown to their communities.

📣 Several members of the APPG are quoted in this article, which also talks about our work to secure a fair voting system. 💬 "The two things you want to see from an electoral system are that seats match votes, and that you can form stable governments. FPTP delivers neither," says @alexsobel.co.uk

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

Yesterday’s horrific attack on the Jewish community is a reminder of the very real threat hatred poses to people across our country. We must stand firm in protecting all ethnic minorities.

A Labour MP is to push for a cap on domestic political donations Last month, the government announced a £100k cap on political donations by individuals based overseas However, @alexsobel.co.uk plans to amend the Representation of the People Bill in the hope that ministers will agree to go further

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

On 26 April, we mark 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster, a tragedy caused by systemic negligence and a disregard for human life. The lessons are stark. The weaponisation of nuclear sites in wartime is unacceptable and must never be normalised.

Medical data of half a million UK nationals has reportedly been listed for sale on a Chinese website. This highlights a serious weakness in our data protection regime. Sensitive UK data is still being transferred to jurisdictions that lack basic legal protections or enforceable rights.

The Renters’ Rights Act is set to transform renting for years to come. Learn about your new rights by joining one of Generation Rent UK’s Renters’ Rights Awareness Week webinars below: www.generationrent.org/renters-righ...

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

Great to visit The Vinyl Whistle for Record Store Day this weekend! #RSD26 #LS6

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

Rejoining Erasmus+ from 2027 will restore opportunities for young people to study, work, and build connections across Europe. Leaving the programme was a major setback, which is why I called for the UK to remain within it in Parliament back in 2019. #Erasmus #StudyAbroad #EU

Today marks 24 years since the imprisonment of Marwan Barghouti, Palestine’s most prominent political prisoner. Last month, I chaired the “Free Marwan, Free Palestine” event in Parliament, calling for his release.

⚠️Today is the LAST DAY to complete the student loans survey! So many of you have told me that your student loan repayments make saving for big milestones, such as buying a house, saving for retirement, or starting a family, impossible.

When you see it, call it out. There are now new protections for whistleblowers who call out sexual harassment at work.

New rights to bereavement leave are now in place, with 52 weeks leave for fathers and partners. Giving time to grieve when it’s needed.

In 2018 Drax promised “significant progress” on BECCS by 2023. It never happened. Now they’re shelving it while burning wood from US deforestation without capturing the carbon. Time to end the subsidy deal and shut down the UK’s biggest emitter. https://loom.ly/UsetJvs

Disturbing reports of 20k+ students on weekend courses being told to immediately repay maintenance loans and childcare grants they received in good faith. This is not students’ fault. If any of my constituents have been affected, please contact me [email protected] www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ukrainian and UK politicians both say that this story shows how foreign influence can flow through UK think tanks Labour’s @alexsobel.co.uk said: “Fake think tanks utilising names and locations which lend credibility to these astroturf operations can be used with impunity. This must be tackled.”

From September 2026 to August 2027, interest on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans will be capped at 6% to stop debts rising too fast if inflation spikes, protecting students and graduates during economic uncertainty.

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+

"a pro-PR campaign is building within the Parliamentary Labour Party. Each MP involved is convinced that it won’t be long until something has to give." ✍️ @meganekenyon.bsky.social @newstatesman1913.bsky.social #Labour4PR #ElectoralReform #Democracy #Westminster www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Do you feel you are paying too much in student loan repayments? Fill in the survey before 14 April. #StudentLoans #Graduates

📣 DON'T MISS THIS 📣 Next week, we're hosting a special online meeting with @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group @appgfairelections.bsky.social. The case for a fairer voting system is stronger than ever. How do we win it? Sign up to discuss: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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

I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of Owen Ford following the incident near the University earlier this month. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who are grieving this heartbreaking loss.

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

Great to meet with Enfinium, a major UK energy‑from‑waste operator, to discuss their role in reducing landfill, supporting skilled jobs and contributing to the UK’s Net Zero transition. #NetZero #GreenEnergy