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.
Nigel Evans, the former Commons Deputy Speaker, has told ITV News he wants new legal safeguards to stop others being put through "the fires of hell".
The MP was acquitted on sexual assault charges last week but says he was pursued by prosecutors who acted like "zealots".
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.