Michael Fallon
Michael Fallon resigns amid talk of new sleaze claims

Michael Fallon resigns amid talk of new sleaze claims
The Defence Secretary is the first scalp of Westminster’s widening sex scandal
2 Nov 2017
Russia using cyber hacks to 'disable' western democracy

Russia using cyber hacks to 'disable' western democracy
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon warns Nato must defend itself in cyber space as it does on land, air and sea
3 Feb 2017
Russia hits out at US military build-up in Europe

Russia hits out at US military build-up in Europe
Poland welcomes thousands of American troops, but Donald Trump's election puts Nato mission in doubt
13 Jan 2017
Saudi Arabia dropped British-made cluster bombs in Yemen

Saudi Arabia dropped British-made cluster bombs in Yemen
Michael Fallon tells Commons a 'limited number' of the banned missiles were dropped in air strikes
20 Dec 2016
Government ditches plans to 'name and shame' foreign workers

Government ditches plans to 'name and shame' foreign workers
Justine Greening announces policy will not be rolled out – but information on overseas staff will still be collected
10 Oct 2016
Troops to 'opt out' of human rights laws

Troops to 'opt out' of human rights laws
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon claims legal system has been abused on an 'industrial scale'
4 Oct 2016
Suliman Gani: Cameron apologises for Islamic State claim

Suliman Gani: Cameron apologises for Islamic State claim
Former imam said to be taking legal action after being wrongly linked to terror group
12 May 2016

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UK commits to long-term troop deployment in Baltic states

UK commits to long-term troop deployment in Baltic states
Move 'likely to raise hackles' in Moscow, which has accused Nato of trying to militarise border territories
9 Oct 2015
UK to spend more on drones and SAS to tackle Islamic State

UK to spend more on drones and SAS to tackle Islamic State
Spending boost comes as acting Labour leader invited to National Security Council meeting
13 Jul 2015
QUEEN'S SPEECH: What's on the PM's to-do list?

QUEEN'S SPEECH: What's on the PM's to-do list?
Prime Minister's one nation pledge 'could look like the bleakest of ironies' by the end of the parliament
27 May 2015
Trident attack: Tory Fallon accused of ‘gutter’ politics 

Trident attack: Tory Fallon accused of ‘gutter’ politics
Highly personal attack shows Tories still intent on making Miliband's suitability as PM the key issue
9 Apr 2015
MICHAEL FALLON: Putin is a threat to Europe

MICHAEL FALLON: Putin is a threat to Europe
Defence secretary warns that Russia poses a 'real and present danger' to the Baltic States
19 Feb 2015
UK 'should play greater role' in fight against Islamic State

UK 'should play greater role' in fight against Islamic State
MPs on the defence select committee urge UK to step up fight against Islamic State extremists
5 Feb 2015
Women soldiers 'will be in combat roles by 2016'

Women soldiers 'will be in combat roles by 2016'
Women may soon be fighting on the front line – but is that good for them or the defence of the realm?
19 Dec 2014
UK: Fallon's immigration comment

UK: Fallon's immigration comment
The Defence Secretary hands gift to Ukip with 'ill-chosen words' on immigration to British towns
27 Oct 2014
UK: Parliament to vote on air strikes

UK: Parliament to vote on air strikes
RAF Tornado jets are poised to attack militants in Iraq once MPs have backed British military intervention
26 Sep 2014
THE MOLE: Is PM all mouth and no combat trousers?

THE MOLE: Is PM all mouth and no combat trousers?
What happened to the 'monstrous threat' rhetoric? Does tackling IS not pass the 'family friendly' test?
18 Aug 2014
CHESSHYRE: Cabinet shake-up a "reshuffle of the bland"

CHESSHYRE: Cabinet shake-up a "reshuffle of the bland"
Few politicians today have had real, demanding jobs before entering politics – and it shows
16 Jul 2014