Statement from the Secretary of State for Defence, Sir Michael Fallon
"In recent days allegations have been made about MPs’ conduct, including my own. Many of these have been false, but I realise that in the past I have fallen below the high standards that we require of the Armed Forces which I have the privilege to represent. I have therefore reflected on my position in Government and I am resigning as Defence Secretary.
"It has been a privilege to have served as Defence Secretary for the last three and half years, and I have nothing but admiration for the professionalism, bravery and service of those men and women who keep us safe.”