MP Mike Amesbury Appeals 10-Week Jail Sentence for Assault

Disgraced MP Mike Amesbury, who was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for assaulting a constituent, attended an appeal hearing at Chester Crown Court. The incident occurred after an argument with Paul Fellows in Frodsham, Cheshire, on October 26, where footage showed Amesbury punching Fellows multiple times. Following his sentencing, opposition parties have called for Amesbury to resign, potentially leading to a by-election, although there is no automatic suspension for MPs serving custodial sentences. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed a desire for Amesbury to resign or face recall to allow for new representation. Amesbury, who has been sitting as an Independent after his suspension from the Labour Party, continues to receive his MP salary while in jail unless he resigns or is suspended. His application for bail pending the appeal was denied, and he is currently held at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool.