A morning of changes Huhne steps down-Terry is sacked

So unsurprisingly Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is standing down whilst fighting the charges of which he says he is innocent.

Here is his statement to the cameras.


The news will no doubt overshadow the sacking of John Terry for the second time as England Soccer captain after the FA finally react to the news that he faces trial for racist abuse

Renewables brings a £2.5b economy boost to the UK

Renewable energy in the UK is bringing almost £2.5billion worth of investment into the country.

Figures from the department of energy and climate change released over the Xmas period by Chris Huhne revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to meeting EU renewable energy targets.

The figures came on the same day that the UK published an update on progress to source 15 per centof all energy from renewable sources by 2020.
The latest research from DECC shows that so far this financial year, companies have announced plans for almost £2.5billion worth of investment in renewable energy projects in the UK, with the potential to create almost 12,000 jobs across the country.

A separate report to the European Commission on renewable energy progress in the UK showed that the country achieved a 27 per cent increase in renewable energy consumption from 42.6TWh in 2008 to 54TWh in 2010,representing 3.3 per cent of total energy consumed and that there was a threefold increase in the use of biofuels in transport from 1 per cent of total road transport fuel supply in 2007/8 to 3.33 per cent in 2010.

Commenting on the figures Chris Huhne, Energy Secretary, said: “Renewable energy is not just helping us increase our energy security and reduce our emissions. It is supporting jobs and growth across the country, and giving traditional industrial heartlands the opportunity to thrive again.

He added that:“Our renewable target is less demanding than other EU member states, but the effect is bringing real jobs and investment. “I do not want the UK to be left behind by turning our back on the green economy. The agreement to negotiate a global deal secured at Durban has reinforced major nations’ commitment to cutting carbon. We cannot afford to stand alone while the world wises up.”

Government's Nuclear programme gets the green ligh post Fukushima

There is no reason to curtail the operation of the UK's nuclear operating sites in the wake of the events at the Fukushima power station in March this year.

That is the final conclusion of the report by the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman which was submitted to Parliament today.

Energy Secreatry Chris Huhne said that “The report makes clear that the UK has one of the best nuclear safety regimes in the world and that nuclear power can go on powering homes and businesses across the UK, as well as supporting jobs." adding

“We must, however, continue to improve where we can, not just with operating power stations and new sites but by dealing with our nuclear legacy in a robust and effective manner too."

Following the publication of interim findings in May, the Government signalled that a new generation of UK nuclear power plants, which ministers say are necessary to keep the lights on and cut carbon, was on track.

The Government has also confirmed eight sites it believes are suitable for new nuclear plants, all of which are adjacent to existing reactors.

Huhne revealed to be behind catgate tip off

So the cat is out the bag,so to speak over Energy secretary's strange tweet on Friday.

Chris Huhne's slip of the fingers appears to have related to him dropping into the ether the story that Teresa May's cat speech certain similarities to one that Mr Farage had made to Ukip.

The cat deportation episode sparked off the only mildly contoversial moment of last week's Tory Party conference,setting the Home Secretary at war with her fellow cabinet colleague Ken Clarke.

The cabinet minister was asked about the mistake on the BBC's Politics Show earlier today.

He admitted that he has noticed that his local rag,The Eastleigh News was running a recording of Mrs May's speech alongside a recording of a similar speech by Mr Farage.

According to the BBC,Mr Huhne said

"I have left a message for her (Mrs May) but I haven't managed to speak to her. I left a message on her voicemail."

Huhne puts a c instead of a d

We have all made out mistakes in social media,that slip of the finger,pressing send at the wrong time.

Now energy secretary Chris Huhne accidentlt revealed to political journalist Patrick Hennessey that he did not want to be the source of a planted story.

According to the Independent,he appeared to accidentally post a private message to his almost 8,000 followers on Twitter.

Mr Huhne wrote: "From someone else fine but I do not want my fingerprints on the story. C"

and adds that

Last night there was lively speculation on what the story might be that Mr Huhne did not want his "fingerprints" on. It appeared the message was intended for the political editor of The Sunday Telegraph, Patrick Hennessy, who tweeted five minutes later: "Got to find another Lib Dem source for my splash now *massive cough*". A "splash" is journalistic slang for a front-page story.