COVENTRY MESSAGE BOARD

Chris Huhne has quit as energy secretary after learning he was to be charged with perverting the course of justice over a 2003 speeding case.

His now ex-wife Vicky Pryce will face the same charge over claims she accepted his penalty points.

Mr Huhne, Lib Dem MP for Eastleigh, said he was innocent but would stand down to "avoid distraction".

BBC political editor Nick Robinson says there will be an urgent cabinet reshuffle, limited to the Lib Dems.

Business Minister Ed Davey is expected to come into the cabinet to replace Mr Huhne.

Essex Police have been investigating claims against Mr Huhne for eight months.

rebbonk wrote:Looks like 8 months apiece

Vicky Pryce moves to open prison in the country



Disgraced Vicky Pryce moves to an open jail - after just four nights inside tough Holloway Prison, it is reported.

The Sun newspaper said ton Sunday that the ex-wife of former MP Chris Huhne was now a resident of the relaxed East Sussex Park Prison, describe on the Ministry of Justice website as "a pleasant mansion house".

"It holds both adult and young offender women in open conditions preparing them for resettlement in the community," the website adds.
Day release

The open jail means the 60-year-old may soon be eligible for day release, while in the meantime enjoying the farms, gardens and catering courses.