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The rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community.

Last week I spoke at a Westminster Hall debate on the rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community. Figures for West Yorkshire...

Spiking Incidents: Prevention

Police Bill - Right to protest

During the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Debate today, I made an intervention with regards to the right to protest.

Azeem’s anti-Jewish slurs were hurtful, but he’s still a victim of racism

Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was born in Leeds; I am a fan of...

Leaders meet for online summit to tackle spate of spiking cases

Last night, Alex Sobel MP and Mayor Tracy Brabin hosted an online Safe Nightlife Summit, aimed at bringing together leaders to tackle a...

Antisocial behaviour in Hyde Park and Headingley: An update

Noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour is and has been a long-term issue in the Headingley and Hyde Park area. Whilst the problems are...

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...

Trade Bill Debate

Yesterday I spoke in the Trade Bill debate, defending amendments on: Food Standards NHS Scrutiny Northern Ireland and Human Rights

Black History Debate

I was honoured to speak in the Black History Debate on Tuesday (20th October) aimed at celebrating and raising awareness of black history...

My statement on the murder of George Floyd

The murder of George Floyd is not just an isolated tragedy but a symptom of the systemic racism which has plagued the Americas since...

Reflections on Hate

As Hate Crime Awareness Week draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the impact hate crime has on our communities and how best we can...

Leeds MP calls for a ban on combustible cladding as the “only solution” to secure tower blocks

Alex Sobel has called for a complete ban on combustible cladding during the Grenfell Tower inquiry in Parliament this week. The MP for...

MP Works with Police and Crime Commissioner to Address Crime Spike in Otley

Alex Sobel MP has wasted no time in addressing recent concerns around a crime spike in Otley. Alex raised the issue with Police and Crime...