Sentences with phrase «quit as defence secretary»

The minister for the disabled was hotly tipped to take over when Sir Michael Fallon was forced to quit as Defence Secretary last week.
On Wednesday, Sir Michael Fallon quit as Defence Secretary, admitting his behaviour had «fallen below the high standards required» in his role.

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The former Defence Secretary — forced to quit in 2011 over his links to lobbyist and close friend Adam Werrity — is expected to be given a plum job as the PM seeks to heal deep wounds in the party.
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