Paddy And Jane Ashdown

Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown and wife Jane on the steps of their Kennington home, on 6th february 1992, in London England. Following the press becoming aware of a stolen document relating to a divorce case, he disclosed a five-month affair with his secretary, Patricia Howard, five years earlier. He and his marriage weathered the political and tabloid storm, with his wife of 30 years forgiving him. The revelation of his affair sparked the front page headline Its Paddy Pantsdown from The Sun newspaper.

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Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown and wife Jane on the steps of their Kennington home, on 6th february 1992, in London England. Following the press becoming aware of a stolen document relating to a divorce case, he disclosed a five-month affair with his secretary, Patricia Howard, five years earlier. He and his marriage weathered the political and tabloid storm, with his wife of 30 years forgiving him. The revelation of his affair sparked the front page headline Its Paddy Pantsdown from The Sun newspaper.