Clegg admits he knew of Rennard concerns five years ago – Media and blog round up: February 25th 2013

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Rennard Allegations – Clegg admits he was told of concerns five years ago

“Mr Clegg even dragged Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander into the row by revealing he asked him to investigate the allegations FIVE years ago. The peer had denied them and the matter was dropped. Lord Rennard, who led the party’s election campaigns, is accused of inappropriately touching a number of women, including one of Mr Clegg’s former special advisers. The peer vehemently denies the claims.” – The Sun

“Mr Alexander is also likely to be asked why he appeared to take Lord Rennard’s denials at face value without conducting a full investigation into the women’s claims.” – Telegraph

“Nick Clegg was accused of a ‘classic cover-up’ last night after admitting he has known for five years that Lord Rennard faced claims of molesting women.” – Daily Mail

Harman attacks “ageist and sexist” TV companies

Other highlights

• What Clegg doesn’t know can still get him into trouble – Gaby Hinsliff, Guardian
• PCC Elections “failed voters” – Guardian
• This is a AAA disaster created by George Osborne – David Blanchflower, Independent
• Osborne wasn’t downgraded for cutting – Labour Uncut
• Labour should articulate their alternative to Osbornomics – Owen Jones, Independent