Lord Rennard has denied the allegations, which he described as a "distortion" of his character.

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In previous statements, Lord Rennard has said he was "deeply shocked" by the allegations and described them as a "total distortion" of his character.

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Lord Rennard, a key party strategist and adviser to a succession of Lib Dem leaders, said he was "deeply shocked" about the allegations and said they were a "total distortion" of his character.

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Lord Rennard, who was also a key strategist and adviser to a succession of party leaders, said he was "deeply shocked" about the allegations and said they were a "total distortion" of his character.

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Lord Rennard - a key party strategist and adviser to a succession of Lib Dem leaders before standing down due to ill health in 2009 - has said he is "deeply shocked" by the allegations, which he "strongly disputes" and regards as a "total distortion" of his character.

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