Labour MP Mike Amesbury jailed for 10 weeks after assault

British MP Mike Amesbury was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a constituent, Paul Fellows, during a late-night altercation in Frodsham. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, occurred after Fellows confronted Amesbury about a local bridge closure, leading to Amesbury punching him multiple times, even while he was on the ground. Following the assault, Amesbury was suspended from the Labour Party and now sits as an independent MP. The court deemed an immediate custodial sentence necessary, highlighting that Amesbury's actions were unprovoked and excessive. This situation raises the potential for a recall petition that could lead to a by-election, posing a significant electoral challenge for the Labour Party amidst declining poll numbers. Amesbury has expressed remorse, but the incident has sparked calls for his resignation from the Reform UK party, which is gaining traction in public support.