Lib Dem also made desperate attempt to protect party from allegations . an obese man did not belong to Lib Dems at the time of his arrest . Ruled out inquiry into claims Liberal activists offered hush talks to activist .
Lib Dem leader makes desperate attempt to distance party from allegations . Claims obese MP did not belong to Lib Dems at the time of his abuse . Ruled out inquiry into claims Liberal Party offered hush money to activist .