Nigel Evans thanks supporters during 'worst two days of my life' The Deputy Commons Speaker was arrested on Saturday and questioned by police over the allegations, which he strongly denies and says are "completely false." Several MPs have shown their support for Mr Evans since his arrest, with many describing their shock at the allegations and dismissing the idea he should have to step down from his position as Deputy Speaker. His solicitor has previously confirmed he will not stand down while the allegations are investigated. Mr Evans, 55, said he intends to resume his work in the Speaker's chair once debate on the Queen's Speech, which starts on Wednesday, is over. He also said he wants to get back on with his work as a constituency MP. Speaker John Bercow has agreed he should be excused from his duties chairing the Queen's Speech debate. The Conservative MP previously won the support of MPs after he came out as gay three years ago following threats of blackmail about his sexuality. At the time he also said he regretted previously supporting a law to ban local authorities from promoting homosexuality, because he says he was confused about how young people should be protected at school. He is one of the longest serving MPs in Westminster, having represented Ribble Valley in Lancashire for 20 years. He is a well respected face among all parties, after he won the election to become deputy speaker by a large margin when the Coalition Government came to power. Mr Evans has spoken of his "incredulity" that the two men, whom he says he counted as friends, had made the allegations. He was questioned by police over the allegations on Saturday and released on police bail until June 19.