Updated: Business minister Ed Davey replaces Huhne as energy secretary

Jessica Shankleman
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says Davey is 'the right man for the job'

Liberal Democrat MP Ed Davey has been confirmed as the new secretary of state for energy and climate change, after Chris Huhne stepped down from the post to fight criminal charges. Deputy Prime Minister...

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