It may not be reflected in the popular vote, but politics is still mostly about the
Liberal Democrats this morning. We have Ed Miliband’s latest sally for their affections. We have the usual veiled threats and dread innuendo from Vince Cable. And then there’s the
weird, but piercing, accusation on the cover of the Mail on Sunday:
Chris Huhne pressurised others – and, specifically, a constituency aide – to take speeding points on his behalf, as he didn’t want to lose his driving licence.
The accusation, it is said, is inspired by rumours spread across Westminster – and now by testimony from Huhne’s former wife. While, for his part, the Energy Secretary is denying it all. Whomever you believe, the story has flared up at an intriguing time. It was only a few days ago, of course, that Huhne was involved in a ruckus at Cabinet.
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