New Lords Member announced
27 October 2010 (updated on 27 October 2010)
Downing Street has announced Sir Jock Stirrup will be joining the House of Lords as a Crossbench life Peer on his retirement as Chief of the Defence Staff.
Sir Jock Stirrup has occupied the role of Chief of the Defence Staff for over four and a half years since taking over in April 2006.
He will join the House of Lords at a later date; his title will also be decided at a later date.