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FBaggins

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Fri Feb 3, 2012, 04:13 PM Feb 2012

Huhne Resigns as U.K. Energy Secretary After Charges of Lying on Speeding

Chris Huhne resigned as U.K. energy secretary after becoming the first serving Cabinet minister to be charged with a serious criminal offense in modern times.

Prosecutors have “sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges” against Huhne and his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, of perverting the course of justice, the director of public prosecutions, Keir Starmer, said in a televised statement in London today. The charges were laid after Pryce accused Huhne of lying about a speeding ticket nine years ago.

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Prime Minister David Cameron promoted Business Minister Ed Davey to replace Huhne, ensuring that there will continue to be five members from the Liberal Democrats in the Cabinet. Another Lib Dem, Norman Lamb, moved to take Davey’s job.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-03/huhne-resigns-as-u-k-energy-secretary-after-charges-of-lying-on-speeding.html
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