Mike Amesbury Resigns as MP Following Assault Conviction

The former Labour MP steps down after receiving a suspended sentence for assaulting a constituent, triggering a by-election in Runcorn & Helsby.

Mike Amesbury, former Labour MP for Runcorn & Helsby, has officially resigned after being convicted of assaulting a constituent in October 2024.
The incident involved Amesbury punching Paul Fellows multiple times during a street altercation, leading to a 10-week prison sentence that was later suspended on appeal.
Amesbury expressed deep regret, apologizing to Fellows, his family, his constituents, and Parliament, and acknowledged his actions as a serious mistake.
The resignation triggers a by-election in Runcorn & Helsby, marking the first electoral test for Labour under Sir Keir Starmer's leadership in this seat.
Labour has announced Karen Shore as its candidate for the by-election, while Reform UK and the Conservatives are also vying for the seat.