Visits to deepfake abuse sites have risen 3000% since 2019. That’s thousands of ordinary women and girls being exploited online via non-consensual deepfakes. Labour is tackling the issue at the source – making it illegal to supply the tools for creating explicit deepfakes.

This legislation has passed this week, despite shameful attempts from the Tories, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and Reform to block this legislation and deny upgrades to rights to millions of workers across the UK.

Our final #Christmas2025 info guide has details of when supermarkets, banks and shopping centres in #Leeds are open! It also includes links to supermarket and bank branch finders. To see it, please go to leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/12/18/c...

The Tories pulled us out of the #Erasmus scheme. With Labour, the UK is rejoining that scheme. This will mean every young person has the chance to study or train abroad, no matter their background.

AI superintelligence regulation is what we owe British citizens now and to safeguard future generations writes @alexsobel.co.uk.

We must seize Russian state assets for military aid whilst squeezing the Russian economy through the strongest possible sanctions regime in order to support a ceasefire for Ukraine. #Ukraine

The co-operative model works. It works for the people who own the co-op, it works for the people who depend on it, and it works for local economies. We spoke with @alexsobel.co.uk and Sharon from Be Caring in Leeds about the advantages of co-operation in care.

Enormous thanks also go to @alexsobel.co.uk and all the other Parliamentarians who gave so much time and attention to understanding the appalling experiences displaced people are facing at our border.

We can fix social care and double the size of the co-operative sector at the same time. Watch @alexsobel.co.uk explain, from Be Caring co-op in Leeds.

I want to reiterate my belief that we should view people seeking asylum & other migrants as human beings. We need to move away from rhetoric that pits communities against one another. Refugees & asylum seekers do not make Britain weaker. They enrich it, economically, culturally & socially.

Leeds Central and Headingley has the widest life expectancy gap in the UK.

Ukrainians know that their best chance of winning this war will come from the move from freezing to seizing assets. 🌟 Full clip: https://youtu.be/UQ74f_-Sri0 #Ukraine

Thanks to Labour's budget in Leeds Central and Headingley there will be: 🏠11 properties paying the Mansion Tax 🧒2,080 children lifted out of poverty

I spoke to 40 Ukrainian young people about the UK’s support for Ukraine through the UKUA Future Leaders Exchange programme. This initiative aims to strengthen UK-Ukraine ties and help ‘rebuild’ Ukraine by focusing on its future leaders, fostering their leadership skills and resilience.

@alexsobel.co.uk asked what more the UK Government can do to ensure that London and the UK’s global finance drives natural capital investment worldwide 🌍- including through Article 6, the mechanism enabling international carbon markets and cooperation on emissions reductions ♻️

“Brilliant and insightful, Tom Mutch’s compelling account skilfully untangles the complexities of the war” 📚 @alexsobel.co.uk reviews @tomthescribe.bsky.social 'The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia’s Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine’s Iron Generation' @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social bit.ly/4rwQNA5

It was great to take part in the Woodhouse Moor White Ribbon park run this weekend, along with local Councillors! White Ribbon is a fantastic charity doing vital work engaging men and boys to help end male violence against women and girls. #VAWG #EndVAWG

We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions. #WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness

🚂 Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years 💷 Saving commuters between Leeds and Manchester £240 next year for their annual season ticket

This felt like more of a Labour, values-based #budget than last year: a driving force to alleviate poverty and raise taxes on those with the broadest shoulders

There are over 10,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. Is it not time that we released some of these people? #MarwanBarghouti #Palestine #Palestinianprisoners

Today marks White Ribbon Day and the start of Tender's 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence. Two of the most important steps we can take to end gender-based violence are: 1️⃣ Believing women and girls 2️⃣ Educating our children on healthy relationships

Yorkshire has so much to offer and I'm so proud to call it my home. I was born in Leeds and grew up in Sheffield - Leeds has the best city centre in the country. I spoke to the Yorkshire Post about my favourite things about Yorkshire: https://loom.ly/YOmsi7c #Yorkshire #Leeds

We need to detoxify the conversation on people seeking asylum in the UK. Longer clip: https://loom.ly/ueMutoA #AsylumReform

Since 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have been stolen by Russia. There can be no lasting peace until every child is safely home. #ChildrenAreNonNegotiable #BringKidsBack

"The electoral system is at breaking point." - argued @alexsobel.co.uk, Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social, on @iaindale.bsky.social show. In our multi-party era, increasingly unrepresentative election results risk undermining trust in our very democracy. We need PR more than ever.

💯 “The electoral system is at breaking point now, because we're in this multi-party system, because of political fragmentation.” 🎙️ @alexsobel.co.uk, chair of the @appgfairelections.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk #CrossQuestion

We need to move away from First Past the Post. 🗳️ #PR #ProportionalRepresentation #FairElections Full article: https://loom.ly/ojnMd-A

Music fans and concert goers are being fleeced by being made to pay hugely over the odds to attend gigs and festivals. I’m supporting a permanent price cap on ticket resales for all live music alongside Leeds act Nubiyan Twist and dozens of other artists.

www.pensionsage.com/pa/WYPF-to-u... Great article thank you @markcampanale.bsky.social @mothinali.bsky.social @alexsobel.co.uk

‘This polling lays bare the existential threat facing Labour and, more importantly, facing the country if we fail to win back the public.’ Member of Mainstream’s Interim Council @alexsobel.co.uk on polling showing that half of Labour’s 2024 voters are now backing other parties 📊

“MPs across the Commons are calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform: a time limited, independent process to review First Past the Post and alternatives and recommend a way forward” 🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk writing in @prospectmagazine.co.uk 🔗 www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...

We need wraparound support for people seeking asylum. Watch me advocate for this in Parliament. ⬇️ Full clip: https://loom.ly/zCdzxrw

Leeds Central and Headingley’s stake is standing proudly today in the Garden of Remembrance in Parliament. It was a privilege to place a Poppy for my constituency in the garden earlier this week, to honour the brave who sacrificed their lives for our country. We will remember them.

🚗 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