(CNN) UK Defense Secretary Michael Fallon resigned on Wednesday evening after an allegation of inappropriate conduct, saying his behavior may have "fallen short." In a statement, Fallon said: "In recent days allegations have been made about MPs' conduct, including my own. She had not named Fallon directly. According to Hartley-Brewer, the politician withdrew his hand after she told him that if he continued, she would "punch him in the face." She has repeatedly said she is not a sexual harassment victim, writing on her Twitter account last week: "He tried it on, I turned him down.

Source: CNN November 01, 2017 20:18 UTC