The former leader of Reform UK in Wales Nathan Gill is jailed for ten-and-a-half years after admitting to making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash. Report by Keechl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
00:00The Court regards bribery as a malignancy at the heart of public life, one that impoverishes the national interest.
00:10Those entrusted with public leadership are required to adhere to the highest standards of probity.
00:17The law will respond to such breaches with stern punishment, both to mark society's condemnation and to deter others from similar transgressions.
00:28The sentence on count two is five years imprisonment.
00:32The sentence on all other counts except count four is five years concurrent.
00:38The sentence on count four is five and a half years consecutive, making a total sentence of ten and a half years.
00:46You will be eligible for release on licence after serving half the term, and you must abide by the conditions of the licence until the full sentence is served.
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