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'No action' over Lord Rennard sexual touching claims | |
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There is "insufficient evidence" to prosecute former Liberal Democrat chief executive Lord Rennard over allegations of sexual touching, the Metropolitan Police have said. | |
The peer had been accused by female activists of inappropriate behaviour, which led to an internal party inquiry, | |
Lord Rennard, who was also a key strategist and adviser to a succession of leaders, denied the allegations. | |
He resigned as chief executive in 2009 due to health issues. | |
Lord Rennard was appointed director of campaigns and elections for the Lib Dems in 1989 and became the party's chief executive in 2003. |