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Home secretary says jailed MP Mike Amesbury should resign after assault conviction
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February 25, 2025
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9:10Now PlayingThe Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, says the people of Runcorn and Helsby deserve better after their MP Mike Amesbury was jailed for 10 weeks for punching a man in the street.
Ms Cooper says the former Labour MP should resign, which would trigger a by-election.
There is currently no law forcing a convicted MP to resign, even if they are jailed, unless a recall petition is successful.
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