Clegg Facing Ongoing Questions Over Lord Rennard

Clegg Facing Ongoing Questions Over Lord Rennard

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The transcript discusses allegations of sexual harassment against the former chief executive of the Liberal Democrats, Lord Reynard. It covers the party's response, the timing of actions, and the impact on the party, especially with an upcoming by-election. The transcript highlights the confusion and mishandling of the situation, with specific allegations emerging in 2010 and being denied. The scandal is proving damaging for the party, with key figures like Nick Clegg and Jo Swinson mentioned in the context of what they knew and when.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason given for not acting on the allegations earlier?

Insufficient evidence

Fear of political backlash

Support from party members

Lack of specific allegations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the party leader when the indirect concerns about Chris Reynolds were first addressed?

Jo Swinson

Paul Busto

Nick Clegg

Danny Alexander

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which news outlet first contacted Nick Clegg about the allegations?

BBC News

Sky News

Channel 4 News

The Guardian

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Jo Swinson at the time of the allegations?

Party Leader

Inequality Spokesman

Chief Whip

Treasury Secretary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence of the scandal mentioned in the last section?

Loss of party funding

Impact on the upcoming by-election

Resignation of Nick Clegg

Closure of party headquarters