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UK: MP Jailed for 10 Weeks for Assault

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UK: MP Jailed for 10 Weeks for Assault
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FEB 25
Above: Mike Amesbury, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire arrives for sentencing on Feb. 24, 2025 in Chester, England.  Image copyright: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images via Getty Images
story last updated FEB 25

The Spin

Left narrative

Labour’s swift action following Mike Amesbury’s unacceptable conduct shows its commitment to integrity. By removing him as an MP and member, the party reinforces its pledge to restore trust in politics. Under Starmer, Labour aims to end sleaze, cronyism, and scandal, ensuring accountability and ethical leadership. The constituency of Runcorn and Helsby deserves better, and Labour is determined to deliver just that.

GuardianX

Right narrative

Mike Amesbury’s light 10-week sentence for assaulting a constituent, while still being paid his £91K MP salary, highlights the glaring inequality in our justice system, as ordinary citizens face much harsher penalties even just for social media wrongthink. This is yet another example of dodgy Labour politicians playing by different rules — Amesbury should resign immediately.

GB NewsX

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