As allegations of impropriety and abuse spread to more politicians and officials, many women are expressing hope this will be a tipping point

Michael Fallon said in a resignation letter to Theresa May that his "previous conduct ... may have fallen below the high standards that we require of the Armed Forces."

The U.K.'s defence minister says Britain would oppose any European Union plan to create an EU army or set up a military headquarters but he stopped short of saying London would veto such moves.