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The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP

Contents

  • Biography
  • Previous roles
  • Announcements

Biography

Sir Michael Fallon was elected Conservative MP for Sevenoaks, Kent in 1997.

Previous roles in government

  1. Secretary of State for Defence

    • 2014 to 2017
  2. Minister for Portsmouth

    • 2014 to 2014
  3. Minister of State for Energy

    • 2013 to 2014
  4. Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise

    • 2012 to 2014

Announcements

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  1. British soldiers arrive in Estonia
    • 30 October 2017
    • News story
  2. New plans for Armed Forces flexible working reach the Commons
    • 30 October 2017
    • News story
  3. Defence Secretary visits Tyneside shipyard as industry develops plans for new frigates
    • 30 October 2017
    • News story
  4. New stats reveal veterans’ contribution to society, as Ministerial Board steps up support to Armed Forces
    • 26 October 2017
    • News story
  5. Defence Secretary commits to boost diversity in the Armed Forces
    • 26 October 2017
    • News story
  6. Millions invested in pilot training at state-of-the-art helicopter centre
    • 24 October 2017
    • News story
  7. UK steps up role as the fight against Daesh evolves
    • 23 October 2017
    • News story
  8. Defence Secretary announces exceptional gift to Canada
    • 23 October 2017
    • News story
  9. New frigates opportunity for Ferguson as Defence Secretary visits
    • 20 October 2017
    • News story
  10. Defence Secretary welcomes liberation of Raqqah
    • 20 October 2017
    • News story
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