Compare and contrast

'His constituents have a right to know what sort of person he is, not as a matter of salacious gossip, but so that they have an honest picture of the man ... As to the plea for privacy Gregory Barker has chosen a life in the public eye'

Mary Varrall, Lib Dem candidate in Bexhill and Battle.

I just hope now Charles can be allowed some privacy

Mark Oaten on Chuckles' resignation

He and his family now need to have their personal privacy respected

Lib Dem whip Andrew Stunell on Mark Oaten's resignation

There are lots of people who have tried to keep their private lives private

Simon Hughes on Simon Hughes

Hat tip to Yellow Peril.