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No action over Lib Dem peer claims 'No action' over Lord Rennard sexual touching claims
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London police say 'insufficient evidence' to prosecute Lib Dem peer Lord Rennard on allegations of sexual touching There is "insufficient evidence" to prosecute former Liberal Democrat chief executive Lord Rennard over allegations of sexual touching, the Metropolitan Police have said.
More to follow. 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.