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28/01/2013
MP Speeding Trial Date Set
The trial of former cabinet minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife will begin next Monday.
It is alleged that in 2003 Vicky Pryce took speeding points for Mr Huhne so he could avoid prosecution.
The 58-year-old Lib Dem MP pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.
Ms Pryce has previously pleaded not guilty to the same offence.
Mr Huhne, from Eastleigh, Hampshire, resigned as energy and climate change secretary after he was charged. He remained as Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh.
Ms Pryce, 60, from Clapham, south London, and Mr Huhne, who are both on bail, will go on trial at Southwark Crown Court next Monday.
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It is alleged that in 2003 Vicky Pryce took speeding points for Mr Huhne so he could avoid prosecution.
The 58-year-old Lib Dem MP pleaded not guilty to perverting the course of justice at Southwark Crown Court on Monday.
Ms Pryce has previously pleaded not guilty to the same offence.
Mr Huhne, from Eastleigh, Hampshire, resigned as energy and climate change secretary after he was charged. He remained as Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh.
Ms Pryce, 60, from Clapham, south London, and Mr Huhne, who are both on bail, will go on trial at Southwark Crown Court next Monday.
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