Huhne backed into even money for cabinet exit
Published:CHRIS HUHNE is the subject of a huge gamble to leave the Cabinet, according to Ladbrokes.
The Lib-Dem MP had been slashed from 2/1 into 1/1 to leave this afternoon and the bookies also make him just 2/1 to walk before the end of the month.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “There’s been a sudden surge of money for Huhne to walk this afternoon. Punters are piling on and a real political gamble is starting to take place.”
Ladbrokes latest betting
Next Cabinet Member to leave
Chris Huhne – Evens
Andrew Lansley – 5/1
Vince Cable – 6/1
Baroness Warsi – 8/1
Caroline Spelman – 14/1
16/1 bar
Chris Huhne to survive until the end of the month
Yes – 1/3
No – 2/1