Austin calls for answers over Channel 4
Ian Austin has demanded a full inquiry into the West Midlands' failed bid to be the new Channel 4 headquarters.
The Dudley North Labour MP said he wants to see a 'proper post-mortem' on the region's bid to host the broadcaster, which was spearheaded by Conservative Mayor Andy Street.
Birmingham lost out to Leeds to be the new home of Channel 4's national HQ.
Labour MP Mr Austin said: "We need a proper post-mortem on the campaign and we need a proper plan to attract other organisations and government departments to the region."
Liam Byrne, the Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill, said: "Andy Street needs to fast explain what went wrong so we can learn the lessons and fix whatever it was that went against us."
Following the announcement of the decision, Mr Street vowed to 'refocus and pursue even bigger prizes', and said he remains committed to transforming the region's creative industries.
