Reform UK has revealed Sarah Pochin as its candidate for the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. The announcement comes after former Labour MP Mike Amesbury resigned, having received a suspended prison sentence for assaulting a man in the street. This marks Sir Keir Starmer's first by-election since taking office in July 2024. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been taken to HMP Altcourse in Liverpool as he begins his 10-week sentence for punching a man in the street in Frodsham, Cheshire, last October. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury arrives at Chester Magistrates' Court for sentencing, after being found guilty of punching a man following a row in the street. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn