Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury Jailed for Assault
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison after a drunken street assault involving punching a man multiple times. The incident, which occurred during a late-night altercation, was captured on video, leading to significant public and political backlash. Following the sentencing, the Labour Party faces potential challenges in upcoming byelections, with leaders like Keir Starmer grappling with the implications of this case on their political standing.
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