Yvette Cooper supports calls for former Labour MP Mike Amesbury, jailed for assault, to have his pay stripped while incarcerated, deeming it “unacceptable” that he continues to receive his £91,000 salary under parliamentary rules. The Labour Party has taken action to remove him as an MP, with Cooper emphasizing the need for a new representative for Runcorn constituents swiftly. Amesbury’s 10-week sentence will trigger a recall petition, potentially leading to a by-election, while he could still receive up to £10,500 in salary until his MP status officially ceases after any appeals.
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