MP Faces Jail Time: Assault Shakes Labour's Stronghold

British MP Mike Amesbury receives a 10-week prison sentence for assault, risking potential removal from office following a public altercation after a night out. After being suspended from Labour, Amesbury awaits possible constituent-triggered by-election amid rising pressure from the political opposition, Reform UK.

British MP Mike Amesbury has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison after being found guilty of assaulting a constituent. The incident occurred following a night out, where CCTV captured him repeatedly hitting a man who reportedly confronted him about a local bridge closure.

The altercation, which took place in October, has led to Amesbury's suspension from the Labour party. In court, Amesbury expressed remorse and apologized, but the judge deemed his actions too severe for a community service sentence, leading to a prison term for common assault.

Amesbury's political future hangs in the balance as constituents can now petition for a new election. This comes at a challenging time for Labour, with the Reform UK party gaining traction in polls. Reform UK's leadership has called for Amesbury's immediate resignation to facilitate a by-election.

(With inputs from agencies.)