Essex: Huhne Resigns After Speeding Charge

Chris Huhne has stepped down from his role as Energy Secretary after being charged over allegations that he asked his ex-wife to take a speeding penalty for him in Essex.

Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer announced the Liberal Democrat MP has been charged with perverting the course of justice after an investigation into the 2003 incident by Essex Police.

His former wife, the economist Vicky Pryce is also facing charges of perverting the course of justice. They are due to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on February 16.

The decision by the Crown Prosecution Service to press charges will place enormous pressure on Mr Huhne to quit his ministerial post and his membership of David Cameron's Cabinet.

He is expected to announce his intentions shortly.

Downing Street has so far declined to say whether Mr Cameron - who is out of London on a regional visit today - will sack the Energy Secretary and stage a reshuffle.

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