Ian Austin: It’s wrong to ignore the role played by Hamas in Gaza violence
This month’s tragic events on the Gaza border highlighted once again the plight of the Palestinian people and…
Ian Austin
Ian Austin: Salmond’s shame over TV deal with Russian propaganda outfit
It’s been well over a week since Alex Salmond announced he had signed up to present a show…
Ian Austin: Let’s not kid ourselves – Tory “cheats” aren’t why we lost in 2015
Hats off to Michael Crick and Channel Four News for trawling through thousands of receipts and hotel bills…
Ian Austin: People are concerned about immigration – Labour must come up with fair answers rather than hiding from it
Not for the first time, Diane Abbott is trying to prevent Labour MPs discussing immigration by accusing them…
Ian Austin: Let’s use the aid budget to promote peace in the Middle East and ensure our money never funds violence
British aid feeds 25 million under-fives. It supports midwives, nurses and doctors so 4.3 million babies can…
Use the budget to cut flight tax to boost the regions and help working families
For a long time now I have been campaigning to reduce the burden of Air Passenger Duty (APD),…
Ian Austin: Calling Israel an “apartheid state” is a barrier to peace
It’s extraordinary to think it’s been 25 years since millions of us sat transfixed by live footage of…
Remembering the Holocaust
Dudley is known for its industrial heritage, unique zoo and castle – or even for being Sir Lenny…
Let’s tell the truth about Farage: Vote UKIP, get the Tories
Explaining his decision to duck the Newark by-election, Nigel Farage told the BBC his target was “the general…
How the Chancellor can use this Budget to help local pubs
Despite the government trumpeting a recovery, hard working people and small businesses in places like Dudley are still…
