Huhne case ‘problem’ says senior Tory
However, Conservative Party vice-chairman Michael Fallon said people should wait to see whether the Energy Secretary was prosecuted before demanding his resignation.
Essex Police are investigating allegations that Mr Huhne asked ex-wife Vicky Pryce to accept a speeding penalty on his behalf.
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Hide AdAs he arrived at his Eastleigh constituency earlier, the Liberal Democrat was challenged by journalists over whether he planned to quit.
Mr Huhne replied: “No, thank you very much.”
Speaking on the BBC’s Daily Politics, Mr Fallon conceded that “any Minister under police investigation is a problem for the Government”.
“I think what’s important is that we wait until any Minister is actually charged,” he went on.