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04/02/2013
Huhne Admits Perverting The Course Of Justice
The former Cabinet minster has admitted perverting the course of justice over allegations his ex-wife Vicky Pryce took speeding points for him around 10 years ago.
He is now expected to stand down as an MP after changing his pleas on the first day of his trial at Southward Crown Court.
Pryce denied the same charge and her trial is expected to proceed.
Huhne attended court with his girlfriend Carina Triminham, who he admitted having an affair with in 2010.
He stepped down as energy and climate change secretary after he was charged, however he is still a Liberal Democrat NP for Eastleigh.
(CD)
He is now expected to stand down as an MP after changing his pleas on the first day of his trial at Southward Crown Court.
Pryce denied the same charge and her trial is expected to proceed.
Huhne attended court with his girlfriend Carina Triminham, who he admitted having an affair with in 2010.
He stepped down as energy and climate change secretary after he was charged, however he is still a Liberal Democrat NP for Eastleigh.
(CD)
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