Michael Fallon appointed as Defence Secretary
Today, 15 July, the Prime Minister has announced the appointment of the Right Honourable Michael Fallon MP as Defence Secretary.
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Michael Fallon is the new Defence Secretary
Previously Mr Fallon was Minister for Business and Enterprise, Minister of State for Energy and Minister for Portsmouth.
For more information see his official biography page on GOV.UK.