Dirty Tricks?

Chris Huhne has certainly not endeared himself to many people with what I
reckon were childish, bad-tempered and certainly ill-judged comments about
people involved in the "no" campaign but this story does look like a
possible dirty trick to force him out.

Huhne denies the allegation and I have no reason to disbelieve him but in
the modern world of politics mud sticks and his party are going to be
embarrassed yet again.

If the timing of this story is very convenient I am wondering who benefits
from discrediting him now and possibly forcing him to fall on his sword.
The obvious candidates are the Tories in payment for some of his recent
comments about them but I reckon a better bet would be some of his senior
Libdem colleagues who might want to see the departure of an embarrassing
element from their ministerial presence without the need to actually sack
him.

If Huhne felt the need to stand down "for the good of the party" I reckon
Clegg might be quite relieved.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Politics/Chris-Huhne-Energy-Secretary-Denies-Allegation-He-Tried-To-Pass-On-Penalty-Points-For-Speeding/Article/201105215987812?lpos=Politics_Top_Stories_Header_3&lid=ARTICLE_15987812_Chris_Huhne_Energy_Secretary_Denies_Allegation_He_Tried_To_Pass_On_Penalty_Points_For_Speeding