© Licensed to London News Pictures . 18/09/2013 . Preston , UK . NIGEL EVANS MP leaves Preston Magistrates Court this morning (Wednesday 18th September 2013) . He is accused of indecent assault , sexual assault and rape . The MP , who has denied the charges , quit his position as deputy speaker of the house of commons after the charges were brought but remains a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Ribble Valley . Photo credit : Joel Goodman/LNP