It has now been revealed that Fisker never really intended to build the Karma in Delaware, but rather, had always planned to eventually build a different gas-electric family car there called Atlantic.

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An ITV spokesman said the move had always been planned as part of Chiles' contract with the show.

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Mr Jones, 62, said he always planned to step down in 2011 and it had been an "absolute privilege" to work for his constituency.

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