why i spoke out: 'Enough of untruths'

Jonathan Reed, Political Editor

WILLIAM Hague yesterday spoke of the difficulties of having to deny speculation about a gay affair with an aide as he said he hoped going public would “put the record straight”.

The Foreign Secretary and Richmond MP fended off a fresh round of questions at a Press conference with the German Foreign Minister yesterday, but revealed he and wife Ffion had “had enough” of “untrue allegations” circulating on the internet.

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Mr Hague – whose extraordinary statement on Wednesday revealed that the couple have suffered a series of miscarriages and denied ever having a gay relationship – was given the full backing of No 10 Downing Street.

Cameron’s support: Page 6.

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