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Sep 15
2 min

My views on animal shock collars

Many people have contacted me about electronic shock collars, also known as e-collars, for dogs and cats. I know people feel very...

Mar 17
1 min

Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill

I spoke in the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill debate. Riding elephants, running with wild animals and swimming with...

Mar 17
1 min

Ban Trophy Hunting Bill 3rd Reading

I am so pleased that The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill passed through the Commons on Friday. Also delighted that I was able...

Jan 20
0 min

Shark Fins Bill

Nov 23, 2022
2 min

Action Plan for Animal Welfare

Strengthening our animal welfare laws is a priority for the Opposition. People want to see us go further on animal welfare. All animals...

Sep 22, 2021
1 min

MP backs British farming

LEEDS North West MP Alex Sobel joined the National Farmers Union and thousands of farmers and growers including Jeremy Clarkson, MPs,...

Aug 1, 2021
2 min

Dangerous Dogs and Breed Specific Legislation

I believe the current approach to dog control is misguided and does not protect people adequately. Safety must be our top priority but...

Jul 25, 2021
2 min

Pesticide Standards

Bees are essential to the future of our planet, to pollinating our crops and to our rich tapestry of biodiversity. Yet, in the UK, 13 bee...

Jun 9, 2021
3 min

Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill

I have campaigned on multiple animal welfare rights including the banning of circus animals, campaigning for animal sentience, longer...

Apr 13, 2021
2 min

Alex at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo today to celebrate its safe reopening.

Alex Sobel, shadow minister for Tourism and Heritage, was at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo today to celebrate its safe reopening. Zoos and other...

Apr 4, 2021
1 min

Animal Sentencing

I long supported increasing the maximum sentence available for animal cruelty offences. The announced change in law now means the...

Mar 12, 2021
2 min

Pig Husbandry (Farrowing) Bill

I am committed to ending the ‘cage age’ of outdated farming practices that cause animals distress and restrict natural behaviours. I back...

Feb 10, 2021
4 min

Alex joins puppy smuggling taskforce to tackle 'horrifying trade'

Alex Sobel MP for Leeds North West has today joined forces with the UK’s largest dog welfare charity to call on the Government to stop...

Sep 16, 2020
1 min

Animal Sentience

Animal welfare and rights are greatly important to me personally. It is important that we give animals, particularly within agriculture,...

Jun 12, 2019
2 min

MP hails new ‘puppy farm’ law

MP welcomes ban on the sale of puppies and kittens Alex Sobel has welcomed a ban on the third-party sales of puppies and kittens in...

Jun 4, 2019
2 min

MP circus animal campaign “comes to fruition”

Alex Sobel’s campaign to end the use of wild animals in circuses has been successful a new act set to outlaw the practice. Mr Sobel,...

Sep 12, 2018
1 min

Alex Sobel Shows Support for British Farming in Leeds North West

Alex Sobel MP has today shown their support for British farming at Back British Farming Day in Westminster, recognising the crucial role...

Jul 30, 2018
2 min

MP Calls for Grouse Shooting Ban

Alex Sobel has called for a national ban on grouse shooting in effort to protect the wildlife, the environment and people at risk of...