Manc Lad MP’s Career in Ruins After Moment of Madness in Street Fight
Mike Amesbury’s political future hangs in the balance after a violent incident
Mike Amesbury, Frodsham, Cheshire, Labour Party, Assault
Frodsham: So, you won’t believe what happened to Mike Amesbury, right? This guy was a working-class lad from Manchester who made it big in politics. But then, he got into a serious mess one night.
It was just after 2 am when he got into a heated argument outside a taxi rank. A woman watching the whole thing called him out, saying, “You’ve just lost your job mate.” And she was spot on. The guy he punched? Yeah, that was the MP himself.
In a flash, Amesbury’s nearly 20-year political career went up in smoke. Just days before, he was chatting about crime issues on social media. Then, boom! He admitted he made a ‘serious mistake’ after getting into trouble with the law.
Fast forward a few months, and he pleaded guilty to assault. The Labour Party kicked him out, and now he’s sitting as an independent MP. His future? Well, that’s still up in the air until he gets sentenced next month.
He could face up to six months in jail for this common assault. If he gets a sentence of less than a year, he might have to deal with a recall process. That means if enough voters want him out, they can trigger a by-election.
Amesbury’s been in politics for ages, starting as a teenager in Wythenshawe. He even helped bring the National Football Museum to Manchester. But all that hard work? It’s all overshadowed by this one night.
So, what went down? He was outside a taxi rank, arguing with a guy about a local bridge closure. Things got heated, and before you know it, he punched the guy in the head. The CCTV footage? Yeah, it’s pretty damning.
After the incident, Amesbury claimed he felt threatened. But people in his community were not having it. They said, “You’re an MP. You should know better.”
Now, he’s facing the music in court, and it’s a tough spot for him. His lawyer said the shame he’s feeling is already punishment enough. But the judge is keeping all options open for sentencing.
It’s a wild fall from grace for someone who had a promising career. The CPS made it clear: there was no evidence that the victim was aggressive. So, it’s a tough lesson for Amesbury, who went from a working-class lad to a high-ranking MP, only to end up in this mess.