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Suspended MP Mike Amesbury Faces Investigation After Punching Incident

Labour MP Mike Amesbury suspended after CCTV shows him assaulting a man; police investigation ongoing.

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Updated: Oct 28th, 2024, 1:02 PM ET

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Mike Amesbury has been suspended from the Labour Party following a video showing him repeatedly punching a man on the ground in Frodsham. The Prime Minister called the footage 'shocking,' while Sir Keir Starmer stated the party acted swiftly. Cheshire Police are conducting inquiries into the incident, where Amesbury claims he felt threatened. The MP, previously elected in July with a significant majority, has become the eighth Labour MP to face suspension since the last election. Calls for his resignation and a by-election have emerged, highlighting concerns over political conduct.

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