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Mar 28
2 min

Halifax Bank closure Otley

I have been advised that the Otley branch of Halifax will be closing, however, I was pleased to hear that some face to face services will...

Jan 9
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Channel 4 Debate

Sep 16, 2022
3 min

My objection to the Headingley McDonald’s application

Alex Sobel MP Response to 22/05396/FU 4 Otley Road 13th September 2022 1) The proposed placement of the Mcdonald’s is in the centre of...

Jul 18, 2022
2 min

Action on the Otley Run

The Otley Run has been a fixture in our community for many years now. We are quite used to seeing young people in fancy dress making...

Mar 8, 2022
1 min

Nominate a local women led business for the MP HERoes Project

Happy International Women’s Day! As the MP for Leeds North West, I am proud to represent so many exciting female-run initiatives,...

Feb 8, 2022
2 min

Alex Sobel MP for Leeds North West calls on the government to adopt Labour’s proposals to create 12,

Alex Sobel is calling on the Government to adopt Labour’s plan to create 12,970 new apprenticeships for young people in Yorkshire & the...

Dec 7, 2021
2 min

Alex Sobel MP visits local charity and microbrewery in Otley.

Alex visited Hug on a Trays new shop in Manor Square, the local community group raises money to pay for free TV for all patients on J88 &...

Oct 25, 2021
1 min

Manufacturing and Net Zero

Last week in the Climate Committee progress report I spoke about low carbon manufacturing capabilities in the UK.

Sep 27, 2021
2 min

MP calls for urgent action from Virgin Media

Otley’s MP Alex Sobel has received an abundance of complaints following the installation of cable broadband by Virgin media into the...

Sep 22, 2021
2 min

MP is warning about the effect of spiralling energy costs on his constituents.

Alex Sobel spoke about his concerns after the collapse of four smaller energy suppliers, and the news that the sixth largest energy...

Mar 12, 2021
2 min

MP requests 'call-in' for Leeds Bradford Airport decision

Alex Sobel has asked the Government to call in the decision to approve the new terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport. The MP, who...

Feb 23, 2021
1 min

Call to retain reduced VAT at 5% till end of September

I have been contacted by hundreds of my constituents, who are working in Tourism, Leisure and the Creative Arts Industries, during the...

Jan 8, 2021
2 min

Otley's MP meets with Virgin Media after spike in complaints

OTLEY'S MP has met with Virgin Media following a spike in complaints over cabling works in the town. Alex Sobel raised concerns from...

Oct 14, 2020
1 min

Hospitality Trade 'Bleeding Out'

Having met with Leeds bars and restaurants at my round table this week, I asked the Government what provision they will give to...

Mar 26, 2020
2 min

17 Yorkshire MPs slam telecomms companies as being 'in breach of the spirit of the national lockdown

17 Yorkshire MPs have signed a letter to the Prime Minister demanding that the Government better define what is and is not an essential...

Mar 24, 2020
3 min

Leeds musicians need action for the self-employed now

Leeds is a city rich in culture and its Universities, and renowned music college, dance and art schools ensure that we are a home for...

Apr 1, 2019
2 min

MP to meet with Heineken as refurbishment plans concern patrons

Labour MP Alex Sobel has secured a meeting with Heineken UK after intervening on their plans for two Otley pubs. The White Swan and Black...

Jan 28, 2019
2 min

MP Calls for Community Reinvestment Act after Branch Closures in Otley and Yeadon

Alex Sobel has called for a Community Reinvestment Act to save UK bank branches from closure after the announcement that Santander was...

Nov 9, 2018
2 min

Alex Sobel Calls for Public Ownership of English Water

Alex Sobel has used an Early Day Motion in Parliament to call for the public ownership of water. The EDM, which has gathered 18...

Oct 31, 2018
2 min

MP Hails Victory as Channel 4 Picks Leeds

Alex Sobel has hailed the news that Channel 4 has picked Leeds for its new national headquarters as ‘a major victory for the region,’ and...