1 hour ago Woman had four kids with her uncle and never taught them how to eat or talk

The children were found to be malnourished, nonverbal, unable to walk, wearing diapers and had never attended school, according to court documents, as the mum faces a lengthy prison sentence

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2 h. ago Who is Mike Amesbury? Former Labour politician's prison sentence suspended on appeal

The Runcorn and Helsby MP served in a number of frontbench positions between 2018 and 2023 under Sir Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn

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2 h. ago Moment Mike Amesbury dodges questions over if he will quit as an MP as he walks free from jail after appeal

The 55-year-old was jailed for 10 weeks on Monday for battering Paul Fellows, 45, after a 2am argument by a taxi rank in Frodsham, Cheshire that was caught on camera.

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2 h. ago MP Mike Amesbury breaks silence as he's pictured for first time following three nights in prison

He successfully appealed his sentence for common assault and walked free following a hearing at Chester Crown Court

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3 h. ago MP Mike Amesbury refuses to answer questions as he walks free from court

The former Labour politician had a 10-week prison sentence for assault suspended on Thursday.

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3 h. ago Shamed MP Mike Amesbury is released from the cells after appeal spared him prison for punching a constituent

The 55-year-old was jailed for 10 weeks on Monday for battering Paul Fellows, 45, after a 2am argument by a taxi rank in Frodsham, Cheshire that was caught on camera.

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5 h. ago Mike Amesbury is now spared prison: MP to walk free from court after appealing 10

The 55-year-old was jailed for 10 weeks on Monday for battering Paul Fellows, 45, after a 2am argument by a taxi rank in Amesbury's home town of Frodsham, Cheshire.

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6 h. ago Jailed MP Mike Amesbury wins appeal as court suspends prison sentence for assault

A senior judge concluded there was a 'realistic prospect of rehabilitation'

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6 h. ago Mike Amesbury is now spared prison: MP walks free from court after appealing 10

MP Mike Amesbury has walked free from court today after his 10-week prison sentence for punching a constituent in the street was suspended for two years at his appeal hearing.

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6 h. ago Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has prison sentence suspended

The 55-year-old was jailed for 10 weeks for assault after punching a man in the street.

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6 h. ago Mike Amesbury: Former Labour MP jailed for punching man has sentence suspended for two years on appeal

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has had his 10-week prison sentence for assault suspended for two years following an appeal at Chester Crown Court.

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8 h. ago Disgraced MP Mike Amesbury arrives at court in handcuffs to appeal jail sentence for sucker

The 55-year-old MP for Runcorn and Helsby was filmed striking constituent Paul Fellows, 45, after they had an argument by a taxi rank at 2am in Frodsham, Cheshire, on October 26.

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9 h. ago Mike Amesbury LIVE: Jailed MP back in court after attacking constituent

The Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury was given a 10-week prison sentence

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12 h. ago Jailed MP Mike Amesbury back in court to appeal against sentence

The 55-year-old Independent MP for Runcorn and Helsby was jailed for 10 weeks for assault.

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28 h. ago Jailed MP Mike Amesbury to return to court to appeal against sentence

The 55-year-old Independent MP for Runcorn and Helsby was jailed for 10 weeks for assault.

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53 h. ago UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 with aid budget slashed to help fund move

Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces move in the CommonsThe rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to James Heale from the Spectator.Niall Ferguson spotted at Kemi Badenoch’s big speech on foreign affairs hearing we might get some policy tooTractors’ horns interrupt Badenoch’s speech shortly after she begins speaking. Attendant spinner heard swearing furiously Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Starmer to make surprise announcement on ‘defence and security’ in Commons, ahead of meeting with Trump – UK politics live

Starmer is to give a statement to MPs at 12.30pm the Commons authories have announcedThe rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to James Heale from the Spectator.Niall Ferguson spotted at Kemi Badenoch’s big speech on foreign affairs hearing we might get some policy tooTractors’ horns interrupt Badenoch’s speech shortly after she begins speaking. Attendant spinner heard swearing furiously Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Strip searches and just two visits per month: What jailed MP Mike Amesbury can expect in new Category B prison home

The home secretary has called for him to resign or face a recall petition amid outrage over receiving £91,000 MP’s salary in jail

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3 d. ago Disgraced MP Mike Amesbury, jailed for punching a man, facing calls to quit

His prison sentence leaves him liable to the recall process, which would trigger a by-election if 10 per cent of registered voters in his seat sign a petition calling for it

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3 d. ago ‘He got exactly what he deserves’: Mike Amesbury’s constituents react after MP jailed for assault

After the 55-year-old was jailed for assaulting a constituent, Barney Davis asked Frodsham locals how they felt now their MP was behind bars

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