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Andrea Leadsom pulls out of Conservative leadership race

11-07-2016

2016

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It has been reported that Commons leader Andrea Leadsom is facing a backlash today after details emerged of her role in the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon.
The Defence Secretary quit on Wednesday after admitting his behaviour had fallen short of the standards expected of the Armed Forces.
His sudden departure took Westminster by surprise, as he appeared to have weathered a storm over allegations he repeatedly put his hand on a journalist's knee at dinner more than a decade ago.
But last night it emerged that Mrs Leadsom played a key part in ending his spell in government.
Tory sources said Mrs Leadsom, the Leader of the Commons, complained directly to Theresa May earlier in the week about 'vile' language used by Sir Michael towards her at a parliamentary meeting of a committee six years ago.
Sir Michael is said to have told Mrs Leadsom, who had complained of cold hands: 'I know where you can put them to warm them up.' Image licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 11/07/2016. London, United Kingdom. Andrea Leadsom gives a statement in London as she pulls out of the Conservative leadership race. Picture by Stephen Lock / i-Images

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captionIt has been reported that Commons leader Andrea Leadsom is facing a backlash today after details emerged of her role in the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon. The Defence Secretary quit on Wednesday after admitting his behaviour had fallen short of the standards expected of the Armed Forces. His sudden departure took Westminster by surprise, as he appeared to have weathered a storm over allegations he repeatedly put his hand on a journalist's knee at dinner more than a decade ago. But last night it emerged that Mrs Leadsom played a key part in ending his spell in government. Tory sources said Mrs Leadsom, the Leader of the Commons, complained directly to Theresa May earlier in the week about 'vile' language used by Sir Michael towards her at a parliamentary meeting of a committee six years ago. Sir Michael is said to have told Mrs Leadsom, who had complained of cold hands: 'I know where you can put them to warm them up.' Image licensed to i-Images Picture Agency. 11/07/2016. London, United Kingdom. Andrea Leadsom gives a statement in London as she pulls out of the Conservative leadership race. Picture by Stephen Lock / i-Images