[Nedusa]

I think maybe Nick Clegg was a little too hasty to demand an apology lest the whip be withdrawn from Lord Rennard.

I don't think he thought it through properly and has now created a Westminster Stand-Off with Lord Rennard having no case to answer therefore no apology is needed and Nick Clegg demanding an apology before he allows Lord Rennard to sit in HOL.

In my opinion Lord Rennard is a MCP and probably tries it on with any and all women he chooses. He thinks his behaviour is innocent until rebuffed at which point he will move onto the next target.

Vile sexist behaviour from this odious man BUT as he was found to have no case to answer inasmuch as the investigating committee found no offences had been committed he surely has nothing to apologise for.

If he did he would be admitting guilt , so Nick Clegg has created a party divide out of this because he felt an apology was needed...

This doesn't help the Lib Dems in any way with an election just over a year and a bit away.