Last weekend a shocking late-night incident in north-west England led to immediate political fall-out: Mike Amesbury got his Labour party membership taken away after security-cam footage showed him knock-down a local resident
The video (recorded in early morning hours) displays the 55-year old MP hitting someone repeatedly on the ground which caused major back-lash from other political parties. Reform UKʼs statement called the footage “damning“ and demanded the MP step-down; while Conservatives stated that this needs proper look-into
The MPʼs past statements make this situation extra-complicated — he previously pushed for strict punishments against violent behavior:
- Called for 10-year sentences for riot participants
- Led discussions about protecting store workers from attacks
- Demanded cabinet member removal for less-serious misconduct
You wont ever threaten me again‚ will you
Amesbury claims he felt unsafe that night and contacted police himself next morning. Cheshire law-enforcement confirmed they interviewed a 55-year old man under caution; and released him while they continue looking into what happened
The incident creates problems for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer who often speaks against street violence. Former MP Dehenna Davison (whose dad died from single punch) said: its important to remember that split-second choices can destroy lives