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The Spy Who Said No | GCHQ

Jul 27, 2020
Katherine Gun, a former intelligence analyst, bravely leaked a secret memo exposing a U.S. plan to manipulate support for the Iraq War. Journalist Martin Bright joined her in this pivotal moment of history. They discuss the moral dilemmas of whistleblowing and face the repercussions that followed. Gun reflects on the personal turmoil of revealing classified truths, while Bright sheds light on the challenges within journalism during this crisis. Their courageous actions sparked important conversations about accountability in government.
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