Nick Clegg knew of Lord Rennard 'concerns' in 2008

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg says he was made aware in 2008 of "indirect and non-specific concerns" about the party's then-chief executive.

The peer had been "warned" at the time but "categorically denied that he had behaved inappropriately and he continues to do so", Mr Clegg said.

The deputy PM said he had not known until last week about claims of alleged sexually inappropriate behaviour by Lord Rennard made by a number of women.

The party is to review the complaints.

Iain Watson reports.