The Spy Who Sold Peace to the IRA | Ballots Not Bullets | 2

Willie Carlin, a former MI5 agent, shares gripping insights from his six-year journey as a spy entangled in the Irish republican movement. He reflects on the intense personal dilemmas he faced while balancing his covert operations with a desire for safety. Carlin discusses the political tensions within Sinn Féin and the struggle between political ambition and violence, emphasizing the need to address everyday voter issues amidst tragedy. His experiences reveal the complexities and moral ambiguities of navigating such a fraught political landscape.