Sacked defence minister Johnny Mercer will take a seat in the gallery at Belfast Crown Court where the first servicemen in British military history will face trial for the killing of an active IRA member.

Sacked veterans minister Johnny Mercer is expected to go to Belfast on Monday to support two ex-soldiers who face a murder trial over a shooting – risking a clash with the Government.

Mr Mercer was sacked earlier this week after expressing frustration at a lack of progress over legislation to protect British veterans who served during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

In a series of tweets, the 34-year-old actress hit back at people questioning the claims she made about her injuries by sharing pictures of the star on a photoshoot.

Depp reportedly sent his sister Christi Dembrowski, a producer who once had a deal with Warner Brothers and still had influence at the studio, a message asking for Heard’s removal.

Johnny Depp has revealed he has been fired from his Fantastic Beasts role after losing the Amber Heard ‘wife-beater’ libel trial – but has vowed to appeal and ‘prove allegations against him are false’.

Johnny Depp, 57, has lost his long-running libel battle with ex-wife Amber Heard and The Sun newspaper. The Hollywood star had denied Heard’s claims he hit her 14 times during their fiery relationship.

For two weeks last summer legions of fans around the world watched stunned as explosive revelations from the actor’s turbulent relationship with Amber Heard made waves.

Defence minister Johnny Mercer says the MoD and the Home Office disagree on who should cover the bill for visas for Commonwealth veterans who served with the British military.

They are battling out the libel trial of the decade. But Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have not let their clashes in court spoil their enjoyment of life in London.