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Alex Sobel MP

@alexsobel.co.uk
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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

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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 29/09/2026
A few weeks on, it's worth revisiting this important step. I've long campaigned for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, and I welcomed Parliament's decision to take action. International law must be upheld. #Palestine
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As @alexsobel.co.uk said: “we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country." We didn't get here by accident, but thanks to the tireless work of a grassroots movement up and down the country. We now have a real opportunity to make history. Let's seize it.
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UK is closer than ever to getting proportional representation, Labour MP claims
"Folks, we are nearly there"
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🌹"Labour is committed to changing the voting system... we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country" @alexsobel.co.uk at our fringe last night. #Labour26 #L4PR
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 28/09/2026
It was a privilege to attend Leeds' Ukrainian Independence Day celebration last month. A brilliant evening that brought people together in solidarity with Ukraine while raising funds for life-saving support on the front line. Thank you to the organisers and everyone who attended. Slava Ukraini!
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"This is the first time a Prime Minister has committed to changing the voting system ever. This is the closest we have been in the history of this country" 🎤 @alexsobel.co.uk 🌹 #Labour4PR
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 22/09/2026
Too many graduates are paying more and for longer because student loan repayment thresholds have failed to keep pace with earnings. That's why I was proud to support Tom Gordon MP’s cross-party Student Finance (Review) Bill, which has now progressed to its next stage in Parliament.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 22/09/2026
I’m pleased to see Andy Burnham echo the call for G20 leadership on AI. I first set out the case for this in my Artificial Superintelligence Bill on 8 September, and the Joint Committee on Human Rights has also highlighted the need for international coordination in its report on AI and human rights.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 22/09/2026
Yorkshire Water released untreated sewage into waterways for over 285,000 hours across nearly 51,000 spills in 2025. I raised this in Parliament because it's clear the privatised water model is failing. Yorkshire deserves clean rivers, not pollution. 🌊💧
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 20/09/2026
Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection, prayer and reconciliation, and an easy fast. G'mar Chatimah Tovah to all marking the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. ✡️
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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
A wide-ranging Artificial Intelligence Bill is needed to address severe human rights risks posed by AI. The Joint Committee on Human Rights has published a report on human rights and the regulation of AI. Find out more: publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt590…
Wide-ranging AI Bill and independent regulator needed to address severe human rights risks posed by AIYou cannot mount redress to an AI-related harm if you do not know that AI has been used in the first place.” Ellen Lefley, Senior Lawyer, JUSTICE.

Insufficient transparency concerning how AI systems are used in decision making, and a lack of effective mechanisms to challenge those decisions, threatens the rights of people in the UK.Fundamentally, this is about making sure that you, as an individual, know how AI is being used in the decisions that affect you.” Alex Sobel MP, ChairWe recommend that when AI systems can have a significant impact on people, there should be an obligation to state how these systems are being used.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 15/09/2026
AI can benefit society, but superintelligent AI is a different challenge altogether. My Bill would prohibit its development in the UK to protect our national security and democratic institutions.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 14/09/2026
I've written to the PM, alongside 70+ MPs and peers, calling for action to stop the development of superintelligent AI. My Bill would prohibit its development in the UK before it's too late www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/11/mps-urge-andy-burnham-block-artificial-superintelligence-asi
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 11/09/2026
To everyone in our community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I wish you a happy and healthy New Year. May it be a year of peace, hope, and happiness for you and your family. Shanah Tovah. ✨
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 11/09/2026
With 71 colleagues I am calling on the Govt to work with us on my bill to prohibit the development of superintelligent AI and champion an international agreement We can then lead on preventing the extinction risk posed by superintelligence while preserving strategic AI ambition
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 10/09/2026
Good news for forests from Parliament. The Government has signalled investment in the Tropical Forest Forever Facility and reaffirmed its commitment to legislating to end the UK’s consumption of forest risk commodities.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 10/09/2026
It is a privilege to have been elected as Chair of the Joint Committee on Human Rights. This committee performs a crucial role in ensuring each bill that goes through Parliament respects human rights. We also carry out focussed inquiries on a diverse range of issues that impact us all.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 09/09/2026
AI can bring enormous benefits. But superintelligent AI is different. Leading experts warn that systems more intelligent than humans could threaten national security and even pose an existential risk.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 09/09/2026
Yesterday’s announcement banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements is a significant & welcome step forward, and one I have long advocated for. Yet there is much more to do. We must continue to champion the rights of the Palestinian people and work towards a lasting resolution to this conflict.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 08/09/2026
I welcome today’s announcement that trade with illegal Israeli settlements will be banned, something I have long campaigned for. I also welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement in Parliament recognising that Israel’s occupation is illegal under international law.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 08/09/2026
Last week I spoke on the Representation of the People Bill and highlighted my amendment calling for a report on establishing a National Commission on Electoral Reform. 🗳️ #ElectoralReform #PoliticsUK #Democracy
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NUJ London Freelance @nujlfb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
@alexsobel.co.uk MP on #SLAPPS: “Think about the scandals we have never discovered because someone successfully silenced those asking the questions. That is why the issue is about far more than protecting journalists; it is about protecting the public’s right to know.” @alexsobel buff.ly/4I0kqKS
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MPs call for urgent universal anti-SLAPP legislation as UK government says it’s ‘taking steps’
MPs called for universally applicable and robust legislation to clamp down on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) in a debate in Westminster on the first day back from recess.
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🌹 “I’m proud to be part of a party that has always fought to strengthen our democracy. We must now do that for a new generation - by facing up to the triple threat of disinformation, dark money and a failing electoral system.” @alexsobel.co.uk MP & @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social MP
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
💥 “The Prime Minister remains committed to electoral reform” 💡 The Democracy Minister confirms that Government is seeking views and proposals to inform the next steps 🎯 As is clear from the debate in Parliament, that means a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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APPG for Fair Elections @appgfairelections.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚨A system that allows one party to take full power on a small fraction of the vote is also one that's easier to manipulate. The consequences could be incredibly dangerous. 💬 @alexsobel.co.uk on why reforming the voting system and curbing the influence of big money go hand in hand:
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 02/09/2026
Last month, I joined a cross-party group of MPs calling on the Prime Minister to reject the Rosebank oil field. Approving Rosebank would be a grave mistake. It would undermine the UK's climate commitments, and lock us into further fossil fuel dependence when we should be focusing on clean energy.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 02/09/2026
🏠 Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. That’s why I welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment, backed by £442 million, to help every rough sleeper off the streets this winter.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 18/08/2026
Great news for disabled passengers. 🚌 The Government has announced free bus travel for disabled people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, helping people get to work, appointments, education and stay connected to their communities.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 18/08/2026
It’s been a privilege to welcome 15 young footballers and their coaches from Kharkiv to Leeds. 🇺🇦⚽
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 18/08/2026
Every student deserves to feel safe at university. There is no place for graffiti, harassment or intimidation on our campuses. We must stand together against antisemitism and all forms of hate. #EndAntisemitism #StandAgainstHate #Leeds
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 17/08/2026
Inspiring to meet University of Leeds students working with REMAP to create life-changing equipment for disabled people. From innovative prosthetics to helping a stroke survivor play guitar again, these projects show engineering at its best. #Leeds #UniversityOfLeeds #REMAP #Engineering #Innovation
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 11/08/2026
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
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
📈 Two-thirds of Labour members want a National Commission on Electoral Reform - with just 16% against the idea 🌹 “Andy Burnham agrees, almost 100 Labour MPs agree, and now a majority of Labour members polled agree this is the best way forward” - @alexsobel.co.uk
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Two-thirds of Labour members want electoral reform commission - poll - LabourList
Almost two-thirds of Labour members want to see the government hold a National Commission on electoral reform, exclusive polling for LabourList reveals.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 06/08/2026
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
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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We welcomed MP @alexsobel.co.uk to meet our Mechanical Engineering graduates and learn how the partnership with REMAP has helped make a positive impact on people’s lives 🤝 REMAP is a UK charity that creates innovative and accessible equipment for people with disabilities.
Engineering graduates, University of Leeds staff, members of the assistive technology charity REMAP, MP Alex Sobel, and George, a REMAP client, stand together in a university engineering workshop around a large workbench. The engineering graduates, wearing graduation gowns, are at the centre of the group, with one holding a guitar and another displaying a tablet device.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 29/07/2026
I welcome the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that the Government will build a National Care Service, which is urgently needed for my constituents and for people across the country.
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
"Superintelligent AI is an international security problem demanding an international solution." ✍️ @alexsobel.co.uk
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Britain should lead a global ban on superintelligent AI
Britain has spent the past two years positioning itself as a global leader in AI safety, but it must now prepare for the possibility that even the ...
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 28/07/2026
Data centres are now a vital part of modern infrastructure, supporting everything from public services to communications. But they also come with significant environmental impacts, which is why I believe they must be subject to the highest levels of scrutiny, regulation, and accountability.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 28/07/2026
We don’t trade with Russian-occupied territories, so why are we trading with Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories? #Palestine #HumanRights #WestBank #Gaza
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 17/07/2026
Congratulations to Andy Burnham. I’m proud of some key legislative changes we made under Keir Starmer’s leadership, from strengthening workers’ rights to improving protections for renters, but there is still more to do.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 17/07/2026
I am devastated that the EHRC's Code of Practice will come into force on 5 August. I know this is a deeply difficult moment for the trans community, and I share the widespread concern that the Code is both unworkable and harmful.
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 15/07/2026
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
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Sally Dawson @sallydawson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
"Aaron Sorkin's empathetic stage adaptation of Harper Lee's timeless story is a must-see for all admirers of the work of these two great American writers" 🎭 @alexsobel.co.uk reviews 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at Wyndham’s Theatre, London | #mockingbirdplayuk bit.ly/4vXKY0p
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'Superb': Alex Sobel reviews 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Aaron Sorkin's empathetic stage adaptation of Harper Lee's timeless story is a must-see for all admirers of the work of these two great American wr...
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 14/07/2026
There are currently no limits on how much UK-based donors can give to political parties. I’m proposing a £1 million cap on donations to ensure our politics works in the public interest, not for the highest bidder. #Democracy #PoliticalDonations www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wy268…
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Labour MPs seek cap on political donations
Labour MPs believe a donations cap will be backed by dozens of MPs and likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham.
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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🎙️ NEW EPISODE 🔹 Nigel Farage's departure raises questions about the Commons standards system. What happens now? 🔹 Andy Burnham's blueprint for changing Labour's culture. 🔹 Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk on why now is the time for PR. Listen using links below👇
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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 08/07/2026
Peace isn't just the absence of war, it's rebuilt through co-operation. We've made that case, backing peacebuilding co-ops from the Middle East to post-war Ukraine. @alexsobel.co.uk's report from the Ukraine Recovery Conference shows why that argument is winning.
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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · 08/07/2026
🚨 NEW: One in four MPs demand electoral reform commission in ‘open goal’ for Burnham The amendment to the Representation of the People Bill, tabled by Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk, is now the most-signed amendment since the 2024 general election Full story ⤵️ www.politics.co.uk/news/2026/07...
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One in four MPs demand electoral reform commission in ‘open goal’ for Burnham - Politics.co.uk
More than a quarter of the House of Commons has signed an amendment calling for a national commission on electoral reform, in what backers are describing as an “open goal” for Andy Burnham, the likely...
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
💥 THIS IS HUGE! The electoral reform amendment tabled by @alexsobel.co.uk is now the single biggest amendment since the general election. 166 MPs from 8 parties have added their names - a quarter of the House of Commons. The system isn't working and the new PM needs to make this a priority.
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One in four MPs demand electoral reform commission in ‘open goal’ for Burnham - Politics.co.uk
More than a quarter of the House of Commons has signed an amendment calling for a national commission on electoral reform, in what backers are describing as an “open goal” for Andy Burnham, the likely...
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Hong Kong Watch @hongkongwatch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Today, our Head of Advocacy and Research, Thomas Benson, had a productive meeting with @alexsobel.co.uk to discuss our research on #BNOs’ experience of transnational repression, and next steps to combat national security threats against 🇬🇧
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Labour4PR 🌹🗳️ @labour4pr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
WATCH: @alexsobel.co.uk encourage Angela Rayner to join the many dozens of Labour MPs backing a National Commission on Electoral Reform 👇
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Alex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 30/06/2026
Last month, I joined more than 100 MPs urging the Government to restart the medical evacuation scheme for critically and seriously ill children in Gaza.
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