Former Labour MP Ian Austin has welcomed his new appointment as trade envoy to Israel as an opportunity to bring jobs and investment to businesses across the UK.
The Dudley North MP, who now sits as an independent, was handed the new role by Prime Minister Theresa May this week.
The unpaid role will see the parliamentarian build on Israel and the UK's multi-billion pound annual trade.
Mr Austin told the JC: "Trade with Israel is worth billions to Britain, it has resulted in investment and jobs in businesses across the UK, including here in the Black Country and in Dudley too.”
