A WHARFEDALE MP has backed the Samaritans’ Brew Monday initiative.

The charity held the event on January 21 - often labelled the most difficult day of the year - to celebrate the tradition of people getting together for a cup of tea.

MP Alex Sobel (Lab, Leeds North West) said: “Brew Monday is asking people to do something simple and practical to help others: take time for a cuppa and a chat with anyone who may be going through a tough time.”