US Politics | Former captain of Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier sacked ‘for hitting on female sailors’
THE ex-captain of Britain's newest aircraft carrier has been sacked over claims he hit on female sailors. Capt Steve Higham was sunk after a months-long investigation revealed a number of #MeToo-style complaints. 
Capt Steve Higham has been sacked after a months-long investigation for allegedly hitting on female sailors The former aide to ex-PM Boris Johnson was accused of holding inappropriate "mentoring sessions" with junior sailors in his captain's quarters when he commanded the £3.2billion HMS Prince of Wales. Top brass threw the book at him as a naval source insisted: "Rules are applied in the same way to all those who serve." Capt Higham had been due to become Rear Admiral, but his promotion was put on ice pending a probe after a whistle-blower raised concerns when he handed over command of the warship in May. A source said Capt Higham was told there was "sufficient evidence to suggest his actions were inappropriate and his conduct was not compatible with continued Navy service". READ MORE ON #METOO 
BEYONCE KNOWS Beyonce running #MeToo checks on artists and producers she works with The source added: "The reason it took so long to investigate is that a number of people highlighted they had had inappropriate interactions that were not compliant with the military and the Royal Navy's ethics. "It is not illegal to have a relationship with someone in your workplace. ...But it is inappropriate in the Navy.... He was spared a court martial as "he didn't break the law", but was handed an "administrative dismissal" by Navy chiefs on Monday. Most read in The US Sun TERRY CONCERN Fans worried about health of legendary broadcaster Terry Bradshaw PHONE HOME? Mysterious signal from deep space flashes Earth 2,000 times within 2 months OH NO, SAVANNAH! Today's Savannah caught on hot mic as show suffers technical difficulties 'INAPPROPRIATE' DWTS' Tyra Banks slammed for making 'creepy' comment to Charli D'Amelio, 18 FLIX FEARS Millions of Netflix fans say they'll QUIT app as cost of living crisis bites DANCING WITH THE DIVAS? DWTS fans shocked after Teresa Giudice grabs mic from Tyra Banks
Capt Steve Higham has been sacked after a months-long investigation for allegedly hitting on female sailors The former aide to ex-PM Boris Johnson was accused of holding inappropriate "mentoring sessions" with junior sailors in his captain's quarters when he commanded the £3.2billion HMS Prince of Wales. Top brass threw the book at him as a naval source insisted: "Rules are applied in the same way to all those who serve." Capt Higham had been due to become Rear Admiral, but his promotion was put on ice pending a probe after a whistle-blower raised concerns when he handed over command of the warship in May. A source said Capt Higham was told there was "sufficient evidence to suggest his actions were inappropriate and his conduct was not compatible with continued Navy service". READ MORE ON #METOO BEYONCE KNOWS Beyonce running #MeToo checks on artists and producers she works with The source added: "The reason it took so long to investigate is that a number of people highlighted they had had inappropriate interactions that were not compliant with the military and the Royal Navy's ethics. "It is not illegal to have a relationship with someone in your workplace. ...But it is inappropriate in the Navy.... He was spared a court martial as "he didn't break the law", but was handed an "administrative dismissal" by Navy chiefs on Monday. Most read in The US Sun TERRY CONCERN Fans worried about health of legendary broadcaster Terry Bradshaw PHONE HOME? Mysterious signal from deep space flashes Earth 2,000 times within 2 months OH NO, SAVANNAH! Today's Savannah caught on hot mic as show suffers technical difficulties 'INAPPROPRIATE' DWTS' Tyra Banks slammed for making 'creepy' comment to Charli D'Amelio, 18 FLIX FEARS Millions of Netflix fans say they'll QUIT app as cost of living crisis bites DANCING WITH THE DIVAS? DWTS fans shocked after Teresa Giudice grabs mic from Tyra Banks
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