MP Mike Amesbury Resigns After Assault Conviction

The former Labour MP's resignation follows a suspended prison sentence for punching a constituent, triggering a by-election in Runcorn and Helsby.

Mike Amesbury, 55, announced his resignation as MP for Runcorn and Helsby following a conviction for assaulting a constituent during a drunken altercation in October 2024.
Amesbury received a 10-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to repeatedly punching Paul Fellows in an incident caught on video.
His resignation will prompt the first by-election under Keir Starmer's Labour government, with Labour holding a significant majority in the constituency during the last election.
Amesbury, who had already resigned from the Labour Party, expressed deep regret over the assault, describing it as a 'moment of madness.'
The former MP is required to complete 200 hours of unpaid work, attend an alcohol monitoring program, and participate in anger management and rehabilitation sessions.