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Ali Miraj

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Ali Miraj: These terror attacks are inspired by a version of Islam. Too many Muslims are unwilling to face up to this fact.

Some would rather fret about the minutiae of the correct height of one’s trousers in relation to one’s ankles when standing for prayer.

Comment | By Ali Miraj | 25 May 2017 at 11:00 am | 30 comments

Ali Miraj: Meet the short list for this year’s Contrarian Prize

Those prepared to stand up to “arbitrary authority or witless mass opinion” enrich public life, and we should celebrate them.

Comment, Highlights | By Ali Miraj | 1 June 2015 at 11:00 am | 8 comments

Ali Miraj: What’s driving voters to UKIP? Muddy policy and an absence of authenticity

Westminster should ditch the focus group-driven platitudes. At least with Farage, whether you like him or not, you know where he stands.

Comment | By Ali Miraj | 23 November 2014 at 4:00 pm | 85 comments

Ali Miraj: The Importance of Being Contrarian

Clive Stafford Smith, the human rights lawyer and winner of last year’s Contrarian Prize, is a model of principle and vision. We invite nominations for his successor.

Comment | By Ali Miraj | 12 November 2014 at 3:30 pm | 22 comments

Ali Miraj: We must champion those that speak out

I believe that it is important that such figures be recognised and that is why I decided to establish the “Contrarian Prize” which is now entering its second year.

Comment | By Ali Miraj | 24 September 2013 at 5:21 am | 12 comments

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