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UK interior minister Amber Rudd says sexual misconduct charges against politicians will 'clear out' inappropriate behaviour
• 7 years agoUK interior minister Amber Rudd declared that a scandal over sexual harassment rocking the country's political circles was a "watershed moment".
UK defence secretary Michael Fallon quits over sexual harassment claims
• 7 years agoWhile May is expected to appoint a new defence secretary without the need for a very wide reshuffle, the position of another of her senior ministers, First Secretary of State Damian Green, remains precarious after disclosures by an academic and Conservative party activist Kate Maltby.
UK to send warship to South China Sea in move likely to increase tension with Beijing
• 8 years agoBritain plans to send a warship to the disputed South China Sea next year to conduct freedom of navigation exercises, Defence Minister Michael Fallon said
Britain defence minister Michael Fallon praises Iraq victory over Islamic State, says fight not over
• 8 years ago"I congratulate Haider Abadi, and the Iraqi forces who have been fighting on the ground with great bravery and care against a brutal opponent," Fallon said.
NATO to increase troops in Afghanistan after Taliban resurgence, 3,000 soldiers under consideration
• 8 years agoNATO allies will increase troop numbers in Afghanistan to help government battle a resurgent Taliban but there is no question of returning to a combat role
UK Election 2017: Ahead of negotiations with Brussels, 'hard' vs 'soft' Brexit debated
• 8 years agoSupporters of hard and soft Brexit tried to take advantage of the political chaos in Britain to promote their visions amid fears that their rivalry could revive old divisions in the Conservative Party
British PM Theresa May set to meet US President Trump to discuss trade deal, defence
Ians • 8 years agoMay will join Trump for his first news conference as President at 1 pm ET (11.30 pm IST) on Friday.
'One of Britain's great reforming prime ministers': Leaders react to David Cameron's resignation post Brexit
Fp Staff • 9 years agoDavid Cameron's decision to step down as Prime Minister, post Brexit voting, where Britain voted to leave European Union, has left millions in shock.