UK Defense Minister Fallon Resigns in Growing Harassment Scandal

UK Defense Minister Fallon Resigns in Growing Harassment Scandal
Britain's Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon addresses the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, on Oct. 3, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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LONDON—British defense 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 parliament.

A growing number of women and men working in Britain’s parliament have complained of inappropriate behavior by lawmakers, largely prompted by sex abuse allegations against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein.