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The head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Ben Key, has been sacked after an investigation found that his behaviour fell “far short” of the standards expected, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
Key, who the Financial Times reported in May had stepped back from his role following a relationship with a female subordinate, was found “to have fallen far short of values and standards expected of service personnel”.
“This has resulted in termination of service and his commission,” the MoD added.
Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said: “We expect the highest standards of behaviour from our service personnel and our civil servants.
“We investigate all allegations of inappropriate behaviour and will take robust action against anyone found to have fallen short of our standards, regardless of their seniority.”
Key said on Wednesday: “I deeply regret my conduct in the spring of last year, which fell well below the standard I set for myself and that which I set for the Royal Navy. As such, I fully accept the decision of the Defence Council. I am very sorry to those I have hurt personally, and I apologise to everyone who serves with the Royal Navy.”
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