MP Nigel Evans denies rape and sex assaults
Nigel Evans denies all the charges Former deputy speaker Nigel Evans entered the witness box at his trial and told a jury he had not raped or sexually assaulted anyone.
He denies one count of rape, two counts of indecent assault, five counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault.
Earlier the judge Mr Justice King told the jury at Preston Crown Court to clear him of one sexual assault charge.
He said jurors should consider a charge of attempted sexual assault instead.
When the charge was put to him, Mr Evans pleaded not guilty.
His barrister Peter Wright QC asked him: "Have you sexually assaulted anyone in terms of the allegations set out here, Mr Evans?"
The MP replied: "No, Mr Wright."
Mr Wright then asked: "Have you raped anyone?"
He repeated: "No, Mr Wright."
The trial continues.
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