@alexsobel.co.uk
Labour & Co-operative MP for Leeds Central and Headingley. Promoted by Hollie Ridley on behalf of the Labour Party, 20 Rushworth Street London, SE1 0SS
@alexsobel.co.ukIt was a pleasure to meet the team at Beacon and learn more about their trauma-informed support for people at risk of homelessness. Their work is more important than ever as the Government steps up efforts to end rough sleeping. #Leeds
@the-citizens.bsky.socialReposted by @alexsobel.co.ukBritain's AI minister Kanishka Narayan appears confident that existing laws can address the risks of artificial superintelligence.
But Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk is taking a different approach ⤵️
@alexsobel.co.ukThere are currently no limits on how much UK-based donors can give to political parties. I'm proposing a modest £1 million cap on donations to help ensure our democracy works in the public interest, not in the interests of the highest bidder.
#PoliticalReform #Democracy #PoliticalDonations
@alexsobel.co.ukA few weeks on, it's worth revisiting this important step. I've long campaigned for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, and I welcomed Parliament's decision to take action. International law must be upheld. #Palestine
@makevotesmatter.bsky.socialReposted by @alexsobel.co.ukAs @alexsobel.co.uk said: “we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country."
We didn't get here by accident, but thanks to the tireless work of a grassroots movement up and down the country.
We now have a real opportunity to make history. Let's seize it.
@labour4pr.bsky.socialReposted by @alexsobel.co.uk🌹"Labour is committed to changing the voting system... we are closer now to this change than we have ever been in the history of this country"
@alexsobel.co.uk at our fringe last night.
@alexsobel.co.ukIt was a privilege to attend Leeds' Ukrainian Independence Day celebration last month. A brilliant evening that brought people together in solidarity with Ukraine while raising funds for life-saving support on the front line. Thank you to the organisers and everyone who attended. Slava Ukraini!
@labour4pr.bsky.socialReposted by @alexsobel.co.uk"This is the first time a Prime Minister has committed to changing the voting system ever. This is the closest we have been in the history of this country"
@alexsobel.co.ukGraduates deserve a system that is fair, transparent and keeps its promises.
@alexsobel.co.ukToo many graduates are paying more and for longer because student loan repayment thresholds have failed to keep pace with earnings. That's why I was proud to support Tom Gordon MP’s cross-party Student Finance (Review) Bill, which has now progressed to its next stage in Parliament.
@alexsobel.co.ukI’m pleased to see Andy Burnham echo the call for G20 leadership on AI. I first set out the case for this in my Artificial Superintelligence Bill on 8 September, and the Joint Committee on Human Rights has also highlighted the need for international coordination in its report on AI and human rights.
@alexsobel.co.ukYorkshire Water released untreated sewage into waterways for over 285,000 hours across nearly 51,000 spills in 2025. I raised this in Parliament because it's clear the privatised water model is failing. Yorkshire deserves clean rivers, not pollution. 🌊💧
@alexsobel.co.ukWishing everyone observing Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection, prayer and reconciliation, and an easy fast. G'mar Chatimah Tovah to all marking the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. ✡️
@hoccommittees.parliament.ukReposted by @alexsobel.co.ukA wide-ranging Artificial Intelligence Bill is needed to address severe human rights risks posed by AI.
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has published a report on human rights and the regulation of AI.
Find out more: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt5902/jtselect/jtrights/160/report.html
@alexsobel.co.ukAI can benefit society, but superintelligent AI is a different challenge altogether. My Bill would prohibit its development in the UK to protect our national security and democratic institutions.
@alexsobel.co.ukI've written to the PM, alongside 70+ MPs and peers, calling for action to stop the development of superintelligent AI. My Bill would prohibit its development in the UK before it's too late www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/11/mps-urge-andy-burnham-block-artificial-superintelligence-asi
@alexsobel.co.ukTo everyone in our community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, I wish you a happy and healthy New Year. May it be a year of peace, hope, and happiness for you and your family. Shanah Tovah. ✨
@alexsobel.co.ukAI is vital to Britain's economic future. But superintelligent AI is different: it would threaten the lives of everyone on earth. That’s why my bill prohibits superintelligence development while safeguarding the UK’s AI ambitions The race to superintelligence cannot continue
@alexsobel.co.ukThe day I introduced this bill Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic, warning AI companies are racing to superintelligence that “could kill us all within the decade”. The government must take action to secure an international agreement banning superintelligent AI.
@alexsobel.co.ukWith 71 colleagues I am calling on the Govt to work with us on my bill to prohibit the development of superintelligent AI and champion an international agreement We can then lead on preventing the extinction risk posed by superintelligence while preserving strategic AI ambition
