Synopsis
Alex Sobel, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Leeds Central and Headingley first elected in June 2017, has participated in 188 debate contributions across 145 debates, ranking 161st overall and 6th among the 37 MPs elected in 2017, with particular focus on foreign affairs, defence, and international development. His voting participation has been considerably lower, with 196 votes cast out of 460 eligible divisions for a participation rate of 42.61%, ranking 467th overall and 298th among Labour MPs. He shows a substantial divergence between his debate and voting activity, ranking far higher in debates than in voting. Sobel is relatively long-serving compared to other current MPs, ranking 183rd for overall service length and 105th within his Labour party grouping.
Summary generated on 27/03/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
202 / 466
43.35%
Ranked #454 of 650 MPs (30th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
148 / 7614
191 total contributions
Ranked #149 of 650 MPs (77th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
7
£4,988.00
Total declared interests