Mike Amesbury

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Mike Amesbury born?May 6, 1969
2. Where was Mike Amesbury born?Manchester, England
3. What is the parliamentary service?Member of Parliament for Weaver Vale/Runcorn and Helsby from 2017 to 2025
4. What is the key political roles?Shadow Minister for Employment, Housing, and Local Government (2018-2024)
5. Who is Mike Amesbury?Mike Amesbury is a British politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Weaver Vale, later called Runcorn and Helsby.
6. What did he do before becoming an MP?Before Parliament, he worked as a careers adviser, helped run the Labour Party, advised leaders like Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham, and served on Manchester City Council for eleven years.

Political Adviser: An individual who provides strategic advice and support to politicians and political campaigns.
Shadow Cabinet: A group of senior opposition MPs who scrutinize government ministers and develop alternative policies.
Common Assault: A criminal offense involving the unlawful application of force to another person or causing apprehension of such force.