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Mike Hancock 'should resign,' says Nick Clegg

DISGRACED former Lib Dem MP Mike Hancock should resign from the party, leader Nick Clegg said yesterday.

Mr Hancock issued a public apology in the High Court on Wednesday to a vulnerable female constituent for his behaviour after she sought his help.

Mr Clegg said the MP, who has already had the Lib Dem whip withdrawn and his party membership suspended, should now leave the party altogether.

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