We have received this statement from the Chair of Women Liberal Democrats, Miranda Whitehead, which has been sent to all their members. In view of its subject matter we have decided to reproduce it in full.
Women Liberal Democrats ( WLD) are very concerned by the sexual harassment allegations involving the party .
Of equally serious concern is the implication that the party did not deal appropriately with these complaints when they were first raised and failed to offer support.
We are also aware that it appears WLD was not seen as a place to turn for people with concerns. As some of these allegations are historical we are having to look back through our records, to be certain that these issues weren’t raised to the SAO, but whatever the case that is a failure on the part of WLD, and for that I am personally very sorry.