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Deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has pleaded guilty to committing a speeding offence in Suffolk. | Deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has pleaded guilty to committing a speeding offence in Suffolk. |
Harman, leader of the house of commons, was due to appear before Ipswich magistrates, but avoided attending court by pleading guilty by post. | Harman, leader of the house of commons, was due to appear before Ipswich magistrates, but avoided attending court by pleading guilty by post. |
The CPS withdrew the summons, after the 57-year-old admitted exceeding a temporary speed limit on 7 April. | The CPS withdrew the summons, after the 57-year-old admitted exceeding a temporary speed limit on 7 April. |
Harman incurred a £60 fine and three penalty points under a fixed penalty notice, a police spokeswoman said. | |
After the case, a Labour Party spokesman said "Harriet pleaded guilty by post" but would say no more. | After the case, a Labour Party spokesman said "Harriet pleaded guilty by post" but would say no more. |
It is the second time the former Solicitor-General has been caught speeding, following an incident in February 2003 when she was caught doing 99mph in a 70mph zone on the M4 in Wiltshire. | It is the second time the former Solicitor-General has been caught speeding, following an incident in February 2003 when she was caught doing 99mph in a 70mph zone on the M4 in Wiltshire. |
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