British Defence Minister Michael Fallon quit on Wednesday, saying his conduct had fallen below the high standards demanded of his position, the first resignation in a sexual harassment scandal in the U.K. Parliament. A growing number of women and men working in Britain's Parliament have complained of inappropriate behaviour by lawmakers, largely prompted by sex abuse allegations against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein. In his letter of resignation to Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday, he said there had been many allegations about lawmakers in recent days, including "some about my previous conduct." Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May said she appreciated 'the characteristically serious manner' in which Fallon had considered his position. Damian Green, May's deputy in the British government, has denied an allegation that he made an inappropriate sexual advance on a young woman.

Source: CBC News November 01, 2017 21:33 UTC