Alex Sobel
Labour (Co-op) — Leeds Central and Headingley
Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 October 2026
Debate
Heathrow Airport ExpansionContribution
More from Alex Sobel
Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.
When I was first elected to Parliament nine years ago, we had people coming in and saying that new technology in aviation—electric planes, hydrogen planes and SAF—would significantly reduce emissions
20 October 2026·Heathrow Airport ExpansionI have listened to many of the contributions to this debate. They have been a credit to the House; this has been the sort of well-informed debate that we should be having about these complex and diffi
19 October 2026·Northern Ireland Troubles BillFirst, AI may have the potential to replace many things, but it will probably never be able to replace the hon. Gentleman’s intervention at the Adjournment debate. We can probably rest assured of one
15 October 2026·Joint committee on Human RightsI absolutely agree. We continually heard evidence right across the industry, both here in the House and externally, about the excellent work that the AISI does. I am pleased that the AI Minister, who
15 October 2026·Joint committee on Human RightsI thank my hon. Friend the Chair of the Science and Technology Committee. It has been my great privilege to twice hear Pope Leo address an audience in the Vatican. The second time, at the Jubilee of G
15 October 2026·Joint committee on Human RightsI thank my fellow Committee member for that question. In the report, we said: “Many AI systems developed for a specific purpose can be deployed or adapted for use for different purposes and contexts f
15 October 2026·Joint committee on Human Rights
About Hansard
Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.
For Alex Sobel's full parliamentary record including voting history, expenses and all other contributions, see the Alex Sobel report card.