Huhne quits as energy secretary to fight criminal charges

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Employment minister Ed Davey widely tipped to take over from Huhne, whose resignation is an 'unwelcome distraction for green business'

Chris Huhne has confirmed he will resign as energy and climate change secretary to fight charges of perverting the course of justice. Speaking this morning outside his home, Huhne said the matter was...

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