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Early Day Motion
75th anniversary of National Parks (22 Signatures)
6 Dec 2024
Tabled by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of National Parks in England and Wales, established following the passage of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, a landmark achievement of the post-war Labour government led by Clement Attlee; acknowledges the pioneering vision of Labour …
Division Vote (Commons)
4 Dec 2024 - Employer National Insurance Contributions - View Vote Context
Alex Sobel (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 325 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 334
Division Vote (Commons)
4 Dec 2024 - Farming and Inheritance Tax - View Vote Context
Alex Sobel (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 329 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 339
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Dec 2024
Ukraine

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View all Alex Sobel (LAB - Leeds Central and Headingley) contributions to the debate on: Ukraine
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 03 Dec 2024
Critical Minerals: Domestic Production

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Dec 2024
Elections (Proportional Representation)

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View all Alex Sobel (LAB - Leeds Central and Headingley) contributions to the debate on: Elections (Proportional Representation)
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Alex Sobel (LAB) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 324 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 189
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2024 - Elections (Proportional Representation) - View Vote Context
Alex Sobel (LAB) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 59 Labour Aye votes vs 50 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 138 Noes - 136
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context
Alex Sobel (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 322 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 330
Written Question
Russia: Freezing of Assets
Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Asked by: Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of transferring frozen Russian assets held in the UK to support the underwriting of insurance for Ukrainian projects.

Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

This Government is clear that Russia must be held responsible for its illegal war. That includes its obligations under international law to pay for the damage it has caused in Ukraine. Working with allies, we continue to pursue all possible lawful further avenues by which Russia can be made to meet those obligations. Our agreement with G7 partners to provide approximately $50 billion in additional funding to Ukraine, repaid by the profits generated on sanctioned Russian sovereign assets, is an important step towards ensuring Russia pays. Our focus is on delivering this commitment, including the UK's £2.26 billion contribution, as soon as possible.