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Former Tory MP accused of harassing ex-wife

Stephen Fairclough
BBC News
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Katie Wallis, who was previously known as Jamie Wallis, is accused of harassing Rebecca Wallis earlier this year

A former Conservative MP will stand trial accused of harassing their ex-wife.

Jamie Wallis, who is now known as Katie Wallis and uses female pronouns, represented Bridgend from 2019 to 2024.

The 40-year-old from Butetown in Cardiff appeared at the city's magistrates' court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to harassing Rebecca Wallis between 14 February and 21 March by making unwanted phone calls, sending unwanted messages and voice notes and driving past her home.

No evidence was offered on a previous charge of stalking.

Ms Wallis, who is the first MP to openly begin the process of gender transitioning, told the court: "Legally I am known as Jamie, but I prefer to be known as Katie."

Narita Bahra, defending, said she would be seeking a psychiatric report for her client ahead of the trial.

The case was postponed until 17 June.