UK: Labour MP Suspended After Attack Captured on CCTV
The Facts
A British politician was suspended from the ruling Labour Party after CCTV footage appeared to show him punch a man to the ground over the weekend.
The footage, first obtained by the Daily Mail, appeared to show Mike Amesbury — the MP for Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire — strike a man to the head before swinging six more times while the man lay on the street. It took place in the town of Frodsham in the early hours of Saturday.
The Spin
Labour has taken the step of suspending Amesbury pending a police investigation. However, it would be inappropriate to comment further or take additional action until that investigation is complete.
This is completely unacceptable behavior for a politician. He is not fit to be an MP and should, without question, resign his position immediately.
