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Her barrister said Blackwell felt huge remorse and was taking steps to pay the money back.

In his closing submissions to the judge on Tuesday, Mr Lennon's barrister, Alisdair Williamson KC, said: "The question for you. Is this a lawful stop? If it is not, you cannot convict Mr Lennon."

During sentencing, Khan's barrister said the defendant wanted to apologise to Farage and his sister "for any offence and upset caused".

Cecile, a 25-year-old studying for a masters degree in law, said she wanted to leave Cameroon because procedures for becoming a barrister were "very long -- and you have to have connections".

Gill's defence barrister has said he expects to be jailed for his offences.