election candidate list so far 11 February 2013 Last updated at 18:47 The Eastleigh by-election was triggered by the resignation of the sitting MP, Chris Huhne. Huhne, Liberal Democrat MP for the Hampshire town since 2005, stepped down on 5 February after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice. Huhne admitted charges against him over claims his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, took speeding points for him a decade ago. Polling takes place on 28 February between 07:00 and 22:00 GMT. The final list of candidates will not be confirmed until nominations close at 16:00 GMT on Wednesday. The candidates who have announced they are standing so far, in alphabetical order, are: DR IAIN MACLENNAN - National Health Action Party MIKE THORNTON - Liberal Democrats DIANE JAMES - UK Independence Party