Huhne in contact with police over points probe

Mr Huhne faces claims that he asked his then wife Vicky Pryce to accept penalty points on his behalf in 2003.

The Energy Secretary’s spokeswoman said: “Chris Huhne contacted Essex Police today to offer to help them with their inquiry. He will be speaking to them next week.”

There have been reports that economist Mrs Pryce – whom Mr Huhne left last year for another woman – is prepared to confirm the allegations to detectives.

Essex Police said contacts would be made as part of efforts to establish whether any offence had been committed.

Justice Secretary Ken Clarke warned yesterday that his Liberal Democrat colleague was “in trouble” over the controversy.

Earlier Downing Street indicated that David Cameron still had confidence in Mr Huhne.