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The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Labour MP Mike Amesbury, following his conviction for assaulting a constituent.

The by-election has been triggered by the resignation of Mike Amesbury, who was convicted earlier this year of assaulting a constituent.

The by-election in Runcorn and Helsby was triggered by the resignation of former Labour MP Mike Amesbury following his conviction for assaulting a constituent.

A by-election is also been held in Runcorn and Helsby, triggered by the resignation of former Labour MP Mike Amesbury following his conviction for assaulting a constituent.

Amesbury had a majority of more than 14,600 but it looks set to be a closely fought race between Labour and Reform UK.