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Britain's May replaces defence minister in growing harassment scandal

Fri, Nov 03, 2017 - 5:50 AM

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Just hours after Mr Fallon (above) resigned over past behaviour Mrs May appointed Mr Williamson, a rising star in her ruling Conservative Party.
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Just hours after Mr Fallon resigned over past behaviour Mrs May appointed Mr Williamson, (above), a rising star in her ruling Conservative Party.
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BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May was forced to appoint a new defence minister on Thursday after her loyal ally Michael Fallon quit in a sexual harassment scandal that has prompted calls for an end to the "locker room" culture in parliament.

Just hours after Mr Fallon...

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