Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Leeds Central and Headingley.
Alex Sobel is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Leeds Central and Headingley, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Sobel broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: New Clause 8 | Yes | vs party |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Amendment 38 | Yes | vs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Seeking urgent clarification on the timeline for phasing in new sanctions and whether there will be any gap in the regulatory regime, given the speed and communication issues.”
“Backs agent of change principle for music venues to prevent legal harassment; supports statutory protection to avoid £50k+ defence costs for cultural venues threatened by residenti…”
“Supports ending ticket touting as announced and seeks confirmation that legislation will be included in the King's Speech to protect gig goers from exploitation.”
“Non-recognition of Russian-occupied territories is paramount to uphold international law, deter future aggression, and protect Ukrainian identity against Russification and atrociti…”
Sobel holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 43 | 18.9% |
| Home Office | 41 | 18.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 28 | 12.3% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 19 | 8.3% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 16 | 7.0% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 15 | 6.6% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 13 | 5.7% |
| Department for Education | 13 | 5.7% |
In the context of the proposals to abolish Healthwatch, what steps he is taking to ensure that people feel safe providing feedback on the NHS or local authority services where that feedback is critical of the NHS or local authority services.
Awaiting answer.
How many individuals in Leeds Central and Headingley constituency have been notified by HMRC that they must repay their Winter Fuel Payment due to income exceeding the eligibility threshold.
Awaiting answer.
In the context of plans to abolish Healthwatch, what mechanisms will be put in place to ensure that patient feedback gathered by NHS bodies and local authorities is independently scrutinised.
Awaiting answer.
Whether guidance will be issued to Integrated Care Boards and local authorities on how to deliver independent and inclusive engagement with local communities.
Awaiting answer.
Leeds United FC 20 March 2026 |
BPI 28 February 2026 |
BPI 16 October 2025 to 16 October 2025 |
Knights Tailoring Ltd 2 July 2025 to 2 July 2025 |
Member of Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter Parliamentary Un Member of Executive Committee of the British Group of the Inter Parliamentary Union
Date interest arose: 26 November 2025
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Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 236,900 | 71.3% |
| Accommodation | 36,007 | 10.8% |
| Office Costs | 33,288 | 10.0% |
| Staff Travel | 17,366 | 5.2% |
| MP Travel | 8,596 | 2.6% |
| Total · 140 claims | 332,224 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Sobel on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Leeds Central and Headingley | 15,853 | 50.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Leeds North West | 23,971 | 48.6% | Won |
| 2017 | Leeds North West | 20,416 | 44.1% | Won |
| 2015 | Leeds North West | 13,041 | 30.1% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex SobelWON | Lab | 15,853 | 50.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Leeds Central and Headingley →