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Alex Sobel

Lab Labour (Co-op) Leeds Central and Headingley ID 4658
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At a glance

Alex Sobel is currently a Labour (Co-op) MP for Leeds Central and Headingley, and has represented the constituency for 9 years, 4 months. The latest election majority is 8,422. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 71.7% of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.6%. For financial year 2024-25, Alex Sobel submitted £328,194 of expenses, which is 45% higher than the average MP. Asked 151 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 8 Oct 2026.

Voting participation 71.7%
MP
72%
Avg
73%
Rank 388 of 649, lower than 60% of MPs
Debates 114
MP
114
Avg
83.7
142 contributions across 114 appearances Rank 131 of 649, more than 80% of MPs
Questions asked 151
MP
151
Avg
126.4
Rank 135 of 649, more than 79% of MPs
Sponsored bills 2
MP
2
Avg
2.1
Commons average: 2.1

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 9 years, 4 months. Majority of 8,422. 15 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,520 of 2,121 eligible divisions (71.7%).

Parliamentary activity

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114 debate appearances and 142 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 151 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 3 and co-signed 16 Early Day Motions in this Parliament, the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £328,194 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 3 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Alex Sobel?

Alex Sobel is a Member of Parliament representing Leeds Central and Headingley. Source

Which party does Alex Sobel represent?

Alex Sobel currently represents Labour (Co-op). Source

Which constituency does Alex Sobel represent?

Alex Sobel currently represents Leeds Central and Headingley. Source

How long has Alex Sobel been an MP?

Alex Sobel has been in the House of Commons for 9 years, 4 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Alex Sobel?

Alex Sobel has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

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