Jock Stirrup, former chief of the UK defence staff, said Ireland is a crucial hub for undersea cables 'but it lacks the capabilities to defend against and be resilient to the destruction of that infrastructure'. Photograph: Max Mumby/Getty Images

Ireland’s relationship with Nato is under threat due to “recent political shifts in Irish leadership”, the former UK military chief has said.

Jock Stirrup, a member of the House of Lords, made the comments during a parliamentary debate on the security of undersea cables.

Addressing the House of Lords on Monday, Mr Stirrup said Ireland is

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