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MP Nigel Evans: 'Trial made me realise impact of legal aid cuts'

Conservative MP Nigel Evans told ITV News the "trauma" of his trial for sexual assault made him realise the "first-hand consequences" of cutting legal aid. He said he "might" have voted for the cuts, but now understood the problems they could create.

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Nigel Evans: Accusations 'traumatic beyond belief'

Conservative MP Nigel Evans has told Daybreak his experience defending himself against charges of sexual assault was "traumatic beyond belief" and left him contemplating suicide.

The former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons said it was only because of his friends' support that he managed to get through the ordeal.

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