Michael Fallon

British politician · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1952 · age 74

Sir Michael Cathel Fallon is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 2014 to 2017. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sevenoaks from 1997 to 2019, having previously served as MP for Darlington from 1983 to 1992.

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A life in dates

2019“[Sacking rebels] sends the wrong message to Remainers”In their words6 September 2019BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“[No deal is the] ultimate fall back [and needs to be prepared for] so that our partners are convinced that this is a deadly serious negotiation”In their words8 July 2019BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“All those involved should be investigated now to find out who this leaker is. Ministers are subject to the Official Secrets Act just like anybody else.”In their words25 April 2019BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2018“My fear is that this deal gives us the worst of all worlds.”In their words27 November 2018BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2017“In recent days allegations have been made about MPs’ conduct, including my own.”In their words2 November 2017The TimesRead the whole statement

“Equally we have to make sure that British companies are also prepared to train up British workers.”In their words6 September 2017BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2016Knight Commander of the Order of the BathAward1952Born14 May 1952

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Fallon during the Munich Security Conference in 2016

Fallon with US Secretary of Defence James Mattis, July 2017

Fallon (centre) with Vice-Admiral Sir Simon Lister (left) and Admiral James F. Caldwell Jr. in August 2017

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Michael Fallon

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[It is] very important that we take those who voted Remain - and nearly half the country voted Remain - we do try and take them with us.
6 September 2019 · BBC News, Own words
The talks are clearly not going anywhere.
14 May 2019 · BBC News, Own words
This is not a good deal and we need a better deal
27 November 2018 · BBC News, Own words