**Labour lawmaker Mike Amesbury has been suspended from the party after footage surfaced showing him in a violent confrontation with a man in Frodsham, raising serious concerns about conduct among elected officials.**
**Labour MP Faces Suspension Following Street Brawl Incident**
**Labour MP Faces Suspension Following Street Brawl Incident**
**Mike Amesbury's recent altercation caught on video leads to Labour Party's immediate reaction**
A British lawmaker from the Labour Party, Mike Amesbury, was suspended on Monday following the release of videos depicting him engaging in a physical altercation with a man on the street. The videos, clip from both a mobile device and CCTV, surfaced over the weekend, prompting widespread media coverage, including coverage by the BBC.
The incident occurred in the small town of Frodsham on Friday night. In the footage, Amesbury can be heard shouting, “You won’t ever threaten the M.P. again,” after he punched the man, who subsequently fell to the ground. Witnesses report that Amesbury continued to strike the individual while he was down.
Labour Party representatives announced that Amesbury, 55, is currently assisting Cheshire police with their inquiries into the event. They confirmed that his membership in the party has been suspended pending an investigation into the incident.
In Birmingham, Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the footage, calling it “shocking” and affirming the swift action taken by the Labour Party to suspend Amesbury. He noted that a police investigation is ongoing and refrained from further comments due to the nature of the inquiry.
The Cheshire Constabulary stated that a 55-year-old man—implied to be Amesbury—has been voluntarily interviewed under caution following the altercation. He was released while the investigation continues.
In the wake of the incident, Amesbury released a statement acknowledging his involvement, asserting that he felt threatened during a night out with friends. He has contacted Cheshire police to report the incident and confirmed his willingness to cooperate but refrained from making additional public statements.
Despite the turmoil, Amesbury affirmed his intent to retain his position in Parliament, illustrating the complicated balance between accountability and political service in light of such troubling conduct.
