Disgraced MP Mike Amesbury has confirmed his resignation as an MP.
This triggers a by-election in his Runcorn and Helsby seat.
Former Labour MP Amesbury was convicted of assault after punching a man in the street in his constituency last October, and was handed a suspended sentence.
In a statement on social media, he said he "made a serious mistake" and is "sincerely sorry" to his victim, family, colleagues, and constituents.
Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/mike-amesbury-officially-steps-down-as-mp-after-being-convicted-of-punching-constituent-13330728
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