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Published 20/11/21
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Published 13/11/21
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Published 11/10/21
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Published 01/01/21
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Published 11/11/20
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Published 28/9/20
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Published 1/7/19
It takes bravery to put your head above the parapet and challenge convention, writes Ruth Dudley Edwards.
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Published 28/6/19
The winner of Contrarian Prize features in the FT diary column.
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Published 11/6/19
The 2019 shortlist features individuals from a variety of backgrounds that have gone against the grain and spoken out for what they believe.
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Published 16/5/19
As the excitement mounts ahead of the Contrarian Prize ceremony on 25 June here is who has made it to the shortlist.
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Published 27/11/18
Ahead of the Contrarian Prize in conversation with Professor Patrick Minford on 5 December 2018, Ali Miraj has written this piece about those advocating a "ne deal" Brexit. .
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Published 2/10/18
As the nominations for the 2019 Contrarian Prize open, we highlight the importance of discussing thorny issues in the public sphere, including immigration, rather than seeking refuge in moral indignation and self-righteousness. .
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Published 175/17
Winner of the Contrarian Prize 2017, Professor Patrick Minford, outlines why he is pro-Brexit and comfortable going against the grain.
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Published 28/11/16
As the excitement mounts ahead of the Contrarian Prize special debate: Contrarianism in an age of conformity, we highlight the importance of debate.
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Published 27/11/15
Ahead of the Contrarian Prize lecture on 2 December 2015, Ali Miraj has written this piece about the 2015 winner, SImon Dancuk MP, .
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Published 16/11/15
It was always going to be a lively evening at this year’s Contrarian Awards, and last night did not disappoint, as MP Simon Danczuk follows in the footsteps of human rights lawyer and Guantanamo Bay campaigner Clive Stafford Smith to become the biggest contrarian of 2015.
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“Stooges and boot-lickers get ahead.” Strong words from Contrarian Awards founder Ali Miraj. Tonight, City figures will gather at Piccadilly’s Maison Assouline to celebrate champions of controversy at the Contrarian Prize Awards.
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Published 16/11/15
Ali Miraj has written a piece for City Am outlining the contribution Contrarians make to our democracy.
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Published 16/11/15
The shortlist for the 2015 Contrarian Prize can be read about here
Published 25/9/14
Ahead of the Contrarian Prize lecture on 19 November 2014, founder of the Contrarian Prize, Ali Miraj, has written a piece highlighting public disillusionment with the estanblished political parties and the need fo Contrarian figures in British public life. Read it here
Published 25/9/14
Read the article in the Huffington Post launching the nominations process for the Contrarian Prize 2015 here
Published 3/4/14
Read the article in The Capitalist column in City AM here
Published 20/11/13
Ali Miraj has written a piece for City AM today ahead of the inaugural Contrarian Prize lecture which will be delivered this evening by ex-Olympus CEO, Michael Woodford at Cass Business School.
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Published 9/10/13
Ali Miraj was interviewed on Friday 27th September by Iain Dale.
Published 19/03/2013
Click here to go to the Evening Standard coverage of the Contrarian Prize Winner 2013.
Published 01/03/2013
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Published 27/11/2012
The public are screaming out for leaders of principle. But do our parties have any to offer?
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Published 25/09/2012
Ali Miraj appeared on Iain Dale’s Sunday morning show to discuss the idea behind the establishment of the Contrarian Prize and to encourage people to nominate individuals they believe are worthy of this accolade. (London's Biggest Conversation, LBC 97.3 - talk radio for London on current affairs and news affecting London.)
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Published 17/09/2012
The Contrarian Prize is featured in today’s independent.