Miriam Clegg was left 'furious' by Lord Rennard's failure to apologise to his alleged victims and influenced her husband's decision to confront the peer.
Miriam Clegg helped shape her husband’s decision to take on Lord Rennard after being left “furious” by the Liberal Democrat peer’s failure to apologise to his alleged victims, sources have said.
Nick Clegg was supported by his wife, a City lawyer, in his decision to call for the peer to be barred from rejoining the House of Lords following allegations that he sexually harassed female activists.
Mrs Clegg is understood to have raised concerns with her husband that the party had “let down” female activists by failing to take their concerns seriously.
Lord Rennard, the Lib Dems’ former chief executive, was suspended from the party after defying the Deputy Prime Minister’s calls for him to apologise.
Mrs Clegg usually avoids taking a public position on political matters. The party declined to comment on her position.
Well, it's a huge scandal.
More at Telegraph, "Nick Clegg will face 'bloodbath' in court, Lord Rennard allies warn.
Also, "Lord Rennard suspended after sexual harassment allegations," and "Lord Rennard scandal: It was 'just what men did’ in my day – but that's not the case these days."
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