UK minister quits over speeding offence charges

  • 12 years ago
British Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has resigned after learning he will face criminal charges for allegedly lying to police.

His ex-wife Vicky Pryce is also being taken to court accused of the same thing. It is claimed that in 2003 he asked her to take responsibility for a speeding offence that would have cost him his driving licence.

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