🚗 One in five new cars are now purchased through the #Motability Scheme! We have the opportunity to hugely increase the sales of British cars by stipulating that only British-built cars can be bought by Motability users. Watch me speak on this below. ⬇️

I was shocked and saddened to hear about the incident on the LNER train this weekend. My thoughts go out to all those affected, and I am wishing them and all those injured a swift and full recovery.

👏 I'm thrilled to share that I am a Vice Chair to the new Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus, led by an incredible group of cross-party MPs. 🌍 The launch of the CNCC is a powerful moment, proof that Parliament’s shared voice for climate and nature is still loud and clear.

Watch me on Newsnight discussing how I think Labour should handle the budget and next year's local elections. #TwoChildBenefitCap #Budget25 #Budget

Support for LGBT people is fundamental to my British values When a ReformUK MP compares that to backing Hamas, it needs calling out

Many thanks to @alexsobel.co.uk for meeting with our Senior Research and Policy Advisor Thomas Benson to discuss next steps for maintaining the 5+1 #BNO pathway, and enhancing government response to #TransnationalRepression in 🇬🇧

Reform and the Tories voted in favour of this bill. ⬇️ #ECHR #HumanRights

🇯🇲 Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica imminently. If you or someone you know is currently in Jamaica, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is urging you to please register via their portal to receive the latest updates and find out how they can help: loom.ly/8pB-H4o

🌳 @alexsobel.co.uk, Climate and Nature Bill champion: “The UK needs to do more to support countries to establish domestic systems and address technical implementation issues. Addressing those issues is essential for retaining food systems and for the food system transition.” #COP30 #CANBill

I recently visited Hazel 4D's warehouse & dispatch centre, Velocity Point, for a tour & conversation on sustainable packaging. I met with their team to explore how they are helping businesses reduce waste, boost efficiency, & stay compliant.

The war in Gaza has gone on for too long.

CASEWORK UPDATE ⤵️ As always, my team and I have had an incredibly busy month supporting my constituents throughout September. Have a look at some of the casework wins we have achieved this month. 🎉 🌟 If you need assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch at [email protected]

Watch me discuss how I think we could raise revenue to scrap the two child benefit cap ⬇️

🚲 Pleased to support the launch of LNER Beryl Bikes in Leeds alongside Mayor of West Yorkshire. More e-bikes and bays make it simpler for people to cut congestion and pollution, and enjoy our brilliant city.

I'm horrified by the reports of an attack on the Jewish community at Heaton Park synagogue, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and all those affected by this horrific attack.

Earlier this week I played for Yorkshire at the Tag Rugby League Game at Labour Conference. I was proud to score the final try off a pass by Jamie Jones-Buchanan to help Yorkshire win. #Yorkshire @leedsrhinos.bsky.social

I have been a longstanding advocate for the reintroduction of student maintenance grants, so I am thrilled that Labour have today announced they will be bringing back the grants.

Thank you for an amazing rally Conference! We were so proud to have over 200 people turn out for us. The labour movement is on our side 🏳️‍⚧️

“The Government needs to wake up - and it is starting to wake up. We’ve got an opportunity in this next six months to really push for this change... support is growing in the Parliamentary Labour Party.” 💬 @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

I have written to the new Home Secretary and Incoming Chair of the National Inquiry to express support for a focus on West Yorkshire as part of the new National Inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).

Thank you to those who joined us for our Labour for Trans Rights campaign day with one of our top allies in Parliament, @alexsobel.co.uk 🏳️‍⚧️

Dickie Bird was a wonderful man and a great humanitarian. It was an honour to spend the day with him during the Pakistan test in 2018. His work with young people and his generosity to Barnsley Hospital shone through. We’ll not see his like again. May his memory be a blessing

British-Egyptian Alaa Abdel Fattah has been granted a presidential pardon. I have advocated for this, including by writing to the Chair of Egyptian Foreign Affairs Cttee This is welcome news, but now we must call for him to be allowed to travel to the UK to join family

📢 Labour promised to bring our railways back under public control, creating a single organisation to run trains & manage the network 🚆 New legislation to bring rail back under public ownership passed within the first year of Government

I have long supported the recognition of #Palestine as part of the process to create 2 States. Its a small but significant step forward and the International community needs to do much more. These 10 nations bring the total to 157 recognising Palestine.

Whilst I welcome the news that Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust will be included in the rapid national maternity review, I am aware that bereaved families have been advocating for a full, independent inquiry.

I worry about the impacts of the proposed changes to the 10 year Indefinite Leave to Remain rule on Hongkongers, who are at risk of harm through means of transnational repression. Watch me speak on this in Parliament earlier this week. #Hongkong #ILR #Hongkongers

People want to demonstrate the desperation they feel towards the famine in Gaza and the planned annexation of the west bank through peaceful protest, and it is difficult for many of us to see the mass arrests of people holding placards. We must reflect again on the effects of proscription.

"With a record 60% of the public in favour of changing how we elect Parliament, Labour must take action. Our APPG – the largest all-party group – urges the Government to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform without delay." 📢 APPG for Fair Elections Chair, @alexsobel.co.uk

⚠️ Have your say on the Local Transport Plan. ⚠️ This is your chance to have your say on new the Weaver Network, which aims to bring our local transport systems under one name.  🚌 🚂 🗣️ Have your say here: https://loom.ly/CKvskSg

So good to catch up with constituents and local Kirkstall Councillor Andy at the Kirkstall Valley Farm 4th birthday party earlier in the year! ☀️🎉

📻 I recently visited Radio News Hub, who provide over 1,000 radio news bulletins 24/7. It's fantastic that we have this important hub based locally, who send reporters from Leeds across the country to report on headline news stories!

🌿🌻 Happy bank holiday Monday! I recently visited Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden, a biodiverse green space & education centre! I'm so glad we have such a fantastic space in LS6. Please contact them if you're interested in learning more about what they do! #CommunityGarden #GreenSpace

🏡 As a longstanding advocate for students and a supporter of Unipol’s mission, I joined their CEO, Sam Bailey-Watts and National Codes Coordinator, Jess Carrier, for discussions around proposed updates to the Unipol National Codes.

Congratulations to all A-Level, T-Level and VTQ students who are receiving results today! 🎉 I know that days like today can be stressful for some students. If you need any assistance today, Place2Be have some great resources to help. See here: https://www.place2be.org.uk/exams

Earlier this month, I visited Forward Leeds as part of their 10 Year celebrations. Marking a decade of delivering vital alcohol and drug support across the city, it’s a privilege to celebrate their vital work!

⚽ Read my letter to Leeds City Council, sharing my strong support for LUFC's proposed expansion of Elland Road Stadium! #EllandRoad #LeedsUnited #LUFC #PremierLeague

The massing of troops and the plan to reinvade Gaza, alongside another mass displacement of the People of Gaza, who have suffered intolerable pain and loss at the hands of the Israeli Government, is completely unacceptable.

I'm truly honoured to share that I have been nominated for the LGBTQ+ Cooperator's Ally of the Year Award! I'm so proud to stand as an ally to the community, and I will always continue to do so. 🏳️‍🌈

It has been revealed that Nichola Shaw, the Chief Executive of Yorkshire Water, has received £1.3m in previously undisclosed extra pay from an offshore parent company. Together with my colleagues, I have written to Vanda Murray, the chair of #YorkshireWater, demanding an explanation.

I caught up up with Alison Lowe, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime in West Yorkshire , to talk #CrossbowLegislation following the attack in Headingley earlier this year, and to discuss local casework issues.

Read my open letter with @laylamoran.bsky.social regarding #Gaza ⬇️

It is as bad as we have ever seen it. The scenes of famine in Gaza are simply barbaric. As MPs of Israeli and Palestinian descent, we hope though that recognition of the State of Palestine will serve to flame the embers of hope for peace. My open letter with @alexsobel.co.uk

Happy #YorkshireDay! Just a few pictures from a couple of my favourite spots in the constituency.

It was great to support the Zero HIV Stigma day this month. This day is important to challenge myths about how HIV is - and isn't - transmitted. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #HIV #EndHIVStigma #SupportNotStigma #HIVAwareness

I have supported the creation of a Palestinian State my whole life. Just last week, I reaffirmed my support for the UK recognition of Palestine as a state in a joint letter with more than 100 Labour colleagues. #Palestine

I'm glad to be one of 220 MPs who have signed this letter reaffirming my support for the UK recognition of Palestine as a state. #Palestine

I'm pleased to see an expansion in the scheme for the UK to provide medical treatment to Gazan children being led by Project Pure Hope. observer.co.uk/news/nationa... #Palestine #Gaza

@alexsobel.co.uk @alicemlabour.bsky.social @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social @emily4mk.bsky.social @emilythornberry.bsky.social @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social @monicaharding.bsky.social @wendychambld.bsky.social @wendymorton.bsky.social & more!

I was pleased to join over 60 parliamentarians and celebrities in signing a cross-party letter to Government calling for #HerbiesLaw and a clear timeline for phasing out animal experiments. #AnimalTesting #AnimalWelfare #Animals