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Disgraced former Labour MP Mike Amesbury steps down - triggering by-election
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March 17, 2025
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2:13Now PlayingDisgraced MP Mike Amesbury has confirmed his resignation as an MP.
This triggers a by-election in his Runcorn and Helsby seat.
Former Labour MP Amesbury was convicted of assault after punching a man in the street in his constituency last October, and was handed a suspended sentence.
In a statement on social media, he said he "made a serious mistake" and is "sincerely sorry" to his victim, family, colleagues, and constituents.
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