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Jun 21
2 min

Young people’s well-being

Young peoples well-being and mental health is one of the most important issues highlighted by the effects of covid. As your MP and a...

Oct 18, 2021
2 min

MP warns of winter NHS crisis.

Alex Sobel MP for Leeds North West warns of the massive strain once again being placed on the NHS services due to rising numbers of Covid...

Jun 28, 2021
1 min

It’s time for a National Care Service

On Tuesday I challenged the Minister for Social Care on our broken care system highlighting the lack of funding, low pay, lack of...

May 17, 2021
2 min

Easing of National restrictions

The next phase of the lifting of lockdown sees the following changes to the national restrictions today: Indoor hospitality can reopen...

Mar 23, 2021
1 min

National Day of Reflection

Today marks the poignant first anniversary since the first lockdown started, and will be a Day of National Reflection. As we know,...

Jan 28, 2021
1 min

Do you agree with the Governments proposal of a £500 payment for people testing positive for Covid?

Last Saturday on my weekly ‘Ask Alex’ Facebook Live session we discussed, amongst other things, the opposition day Labour Party motion to...

Jan 11, 2021
1 min

24hr Vaccine Roll-out

Boris Johnson says that people don't want a 24-hour vaccination programme. I think he's wrong.

Oct 30, 2020
3 min

New Covid-19 Restrictions as Leeds enters ‘Tier 3’

Following the PMs announcement on Saturday evening West Yorkshire will now not be entering Tier 3 on Monday 2nd November but will be...

Oct 13, 2020
2 min

Latest Covid-19 Restrictions

Latest Government Restrictions for our area. Why are new restrictions coming into force? The latest restrictions come into force on...

Sep 22, 2020
3 min

Summary of Covid 19 measures and why they are in place

Below is a summary of the current situation regarding coronavirus and is correct as of 5pm on the 22nd September 2020. What is happening?...

Jul 13, 2020
6 min

Coronavirus Update 13th July

With a further easing of lockdown measures taking place over the weekend and today, here’s a quick update of what’s changing. As always,...

Jun 19, 2020
2 min

Coronavirus Update Friday 19th June

Coronavirus alert level lowered The coronavirus alert level has today been lowered from level 4 to level 3. The Department of Health said...

Jun 18, 2020
2 min

Coronavirus update Thursday 18th June

Leeds City Council The leader of Leeds City Council, Judith Blake has called on Government for urgent support as the costs of Leeds’...

Jun 16, 2020
3 min

Coronavirus Update Tuesday 16th June

Leeds Housing Update I have had the below update from Leeds Housing Leeds Housing has just announced that it will soon be possible to bid...

Jun 11, 2020
3 min

Coronavirus update Thursday 11th June]

Below is an outline of all the new changes that are to be made on Monday. Remember, stay safe and that coronavirus has not gone away....

Jun 5, 2020
5 min

Coronavirus update Friday 5th June

World Environment Day Today is World Environment Day, the theme this year is ‘Time for Nature’ with the focus being on biodiversity to...

Jun 3, 2020
3 min

Coronavirus update Wednesday 3rd June

E PHE Review People from ethnic minorities are at a higher risk of dying from coronavirus, a report by Public Health England says. There...

Jun 2, 2020
4 min

Coronavirus update Tuesday 2nd June

Today was the first day back in Parliament. I should not be here. It is dangerous, contributes to another potential peak of Covid-19 and...

Jun 1, 2020
5 min

Coronavirus update Monday 1st June

Fixed Penalty Notices The Government will look into fines given to people travelling for childcare reasons during the lockdown. The...

May 29, 2020
4 min

Coronavirus Update Friday 29th May

At yesterday’s Governments daily briefing, the Prime Minister announced that the Governments five tests to be able to ease lockdown...