Southport riots: MP calls for prison time before assault incident

In the United Kingdom, Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been suspended from his party following a violent incident that took place on a street in Cheshire on October 25, 2024. The MP, who has represented Runcorn and Helsby since 2017, was involved in a physical altercation after claiming he felt threatened during a night out. Video footage emerged showing him repeatedly hitting another man, prompting widespread outrage and public calls for his resignation. Public sentiment intensified as citizens condemned his actions, contrasting his previous advocacy for harsher penalties against violent crime. Following the release of the footage, Reform UK and various constituents have insisted that Amesbury should step down to allow for a by-election.