Britain's first transgender MP harassed his ex-wife by sending unwanted text messages and voicemails while going through the 'emotional, physical and medical' effects of transitioning, a court heard today.

Former Conservative MP Katie Wallis, 40, appeared in the dock dressed in a white blouse, pale blue cardigan, grey trousers, black patent leather shoes and silver hoop earrings.

She told the court her legal name was Jamie Wallis but now goes by the name of Katie.

The father-of-two is accused of harassing ex-wife Rebecca after she told the former MP she had met someone else. Wallis denies the charge.

Former Bridgend MP Wallis was reaching out to her ex-wife while going through the 'emotional, physical and medical' effects of changing gender, Cardiff Magistrates Court heard.