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“In his sentencing remarks, which were published online, the judge told McNee: “This criminal behaviour came to light when the police seized your mobile phone in connection with other matters.”

“A senior police officer said the conviction and sentencing of the ex-MP shows that “no-one is above the law”.”

“The former Lagan Valley MP has been in Maghaberry Prison in Co Antrim awaiting sentencing since the end of the trial in June.”

“He called for the case for the Union to be made “clearly, confidently and in practical terms”, and repeated his challenge to Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill to a head-to-head debate on Northern Ireland’s future.”

“The barrister said with regards to sentencing, there are a “significant” number of aggravating factors in the case.”