M.Ingram interview: McGuinness UK agent 'since early 70's'

In a radio interview of over one hour in length 'Martin Ingram' [real name known only to...thousands] reasserted his "100% belief" that Martin McGuinness is a paid British agent - and has been since the very early 70's. Debating the issue with the journalist Eamonn McCann Ingram sounded confident - McCann, who claims to be unconvinced by the allegations, sounded less so.

Several interesting points were raised. For instance, given Martin McGuinness's reputation for being a 'hawk' Ingram noted that it is odd that McGuinness has no history of 'active' involvement in IRA ops. According to Ingram, McGuinness's reputation as a hawk is merely part of the charismatic aura that has been manufactured for him "Hawk? More like a puppet" said Ingram.

Martin Ingram intends to adopt a similar strategy in his approach to McGuinness as he did to 'Stakeknife' - who, he said, took 2 years to expose. Slowly but surely new facts will be teased out, new evidence provided and new individuals will go on record he said - but, ultimately, it is up to Republicans to decide - in the manner that they did regarding Freddie Scappaticci.

It goes without saying that we at db don't have any more idea than anyone else; less than many. But put it this way - if I were a buyer, and had to make a decision based on the 1 hour meeting I just had with Ingram and McCann it is Ingram that would be coming back to meet the CEO - not the other fella.

We Brits have had a diet of bullshit dished up on a plate that was served by the BBC and ITV for the past thirty odd years concerning 'the troubles'. The black and white narrative as presented has proved to be false - and that's without the McGuinness allegations. Past British security services activities in the north of Ireland will over time come under increasing scrutiny. This is a story worth following - a good source of further reading is Cryptome - there is a search tool on the site [but you have to look for it].

Here we just scratched the surface - the interview is a 'must listen' - Radio Free Eireann - June 3rd 2006