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    Fallon: 'I may have fallen below standards' Jump to media player Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has resigned following allegations of past behaviour.
    • 01 Nov 17
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    Defence secretary 'deplores' Catalonia violence Jump to media player Violent scenes with clashes between police and protesters are condemned by the British defence secretary.
    • 02 Oct 17
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    Defence increase 'funded by efficiency savings' Jump to media player Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon says the defence budget will 'continue to increase'
    • 06 Sep 17
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    'We do not have to agree with the DUP' Jump to media player Sir Michael says the Conservatives don't have to agree with the DUP on issues like gay rights.
    • 11 Jun 17
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    'Limited and appropriate action' Jump to media player Defence secretary Michael Fallon has said he fully supports the US missile strike against a Syrian air base:
    • 07 Apr 17
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    'New element to international terrorism' Jump to media player Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says Islamist inspired terrorism was motive for attack
    • 23 Mar 17
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    Fallon: Iraq abuse inquiry to end Jump to media player A probe into allegations against Iraq war veterans will be shut down within months, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced.
    • 10 Feb 17
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Michael Fallon: 'I may have fallen below high standards'

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has resigned following allegations of past behaviour.

The BBC understands his decision was not related to new or specific claims.

  • 01 Nov 2017
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