In a February 2013 statement issued shortly after Channel 4 News had broken the story , Nick Clegg wrote that claims about the improper conduct of Lord Rennard had been brought to his attention in 2008 .
Lord had denied any wrongdoing when challenged .
In a February 2013 statement issued shortly after Channel 4 News had broken the story , Nick Clegg wrote that claims about the improper conduct of Lord Rennard had been brought to his attention in 2008 , but Rennard had denied any wrongdoing when challenged .