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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Spoken to 5 City financiers in past 24 hours who are all Tory voters. All have said they are going to vote Labour at the next election because the Conservatives cannot be trusted with the economy. All beneficiaries of the abolition of the 45p rate. Feels like an inflexion point.

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Ali Miraj

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8 years

@amyharvard_ @rezaaslan how do you know he was a Trump supporter?

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

“Stop fighting your own party” says @RLong_Bailey to @Keir_Starmer in a fiery address at a Labour fringe meeting on “Take the fight to the Tories” #LabourConference2021

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4 years

The free speech crisis is no myth.

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4 years

If we're serious about reinvigorating people into politics, we need to stop shutting down debate.

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1 year

Good to be on @GBNEWS with @calvinrobinson , Lizzie Zita and @andrewdoyle_com this evening

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Ali Miraj

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2 years

Just arrived in Italy to take the temperature here post-election and have seen an interesting response to this tweet. I speak to financiers all the time. The tide of opinion based on my conversations seems to be moving against the Tories as I will discuss on @GBNEWS at 4pm

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2 years

@PetronellaWyatt I am afraid it is. The whole institution is utterly discredited and needs to be radically reformed. It’s beyond a joke now.

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2 years

Really mature, robust and engaging discussion with @OwenJones84 on @JeremyVineOn5 this morning. We disagree on increasing pensions in line with inflation but the bigger point we do agree on is that the wealthiest should pay more tax. I as a capitalist get that.

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Ali Miraj

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2 years

The Tory candidate @DrNShastriHurst is a thoroughly decent man who deserved to be in Parliament. Utterly shafted by the seismic incompetence of his leader. A lot of Tory MPs will be choking on their turkey this Christmas #northshropshirebyelection

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Ali Miraj

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2 years

@Fox_Claire I agree. But economics may trump cultural issues and even Brexit. If the interest rate on your mortgage rises to punitive levels as a result of an un-costed government plan it focuses the mind.

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2 years

PMQs was totally unedifying yesterday. I would suggest leaders in public life revisit the Nolan principles: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. We are very very short of what we deserve.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@steveanne01 Of course. Denial is the ultimate refuge of comfort.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

1 year

Wishing everyone a happy new year full of civilised and robust discussion where people are not cancelled for simply expressing a view that some may not agree with.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Feels like the latest party revelations mean that the net is closing in. How much longer can this distraction from the serious business of government continue? #DowningStreet

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

9 years

@Nigel_Farage is absolutely correct on grammar schools. Political correctness is failing our children @bbcquestiontime #bbcqt

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

5 years

At least @vincecable is honest that a Norway style deal means you essentially remain within the EU with no say on the rules. Why can’t the Labour Party be as honest? #brexitdebate

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@AliMirajUK

3 years

@PatrickChristys great to be on @GBNEWS just now. Great discussion.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Great to be on @JuliaHB1 this morning discussing G7 summit, Johnson’s leadership and Roe v Wade reversal. We touched on Glastonbury and I had to drop in that I will watch @CamelPhat and @sonnyfodera on catch up.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

5 years

@dsquareddigest @izakaminska What is right wing about @HPluckrose ? She just exposed nonsense approach in certain academic fields. @Miss_Snuffy is a teacher. Nothing left/right about her and @David_Goodhart is a former leftie who has changed his mind on certain issues over time. I call that thinking......

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@jfoster2019 @Iromg It doesn’t make much difference if interest rates have to go up to support the pound and the BOE has to print money to buy bonds (which is inflationary) on the back of an inept fiscal statement that has been ill thought through.

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Ali Miraj

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2 years

Economic credibility takes years to establish and a moment to lose. Remember Black Wednesday in 1992. The Tories paid dearly in the 1997 wipeout. A lesson the current Tory government would do well to reflect on.

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Ali Miraj

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1 year

Hamza Yousaf just elected as SNP leader. Add to that an Asian Labour leader in Scotland, an Asian PM for the U.K. and and Asian Mayor of London. Black Foreign secretary and black shadow Foreign Secretary and a third Asian Home Sec. Britain must be a racist country:)

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Ali Miraj

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1 year

@eliistender10 Rhythm is a dancer

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

1 year

There is something to be said for diligence, focus on detail and negotiation in good faith. Unfortunately none of these traits were displayed @BorisJohnson and all have been evidenced by @RishiSunak #NorthernIreland

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Ali Miraj

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1 year

God Save the King! #Coronation

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

4 months

Fascinating discussion on the death U.K. nightclubs in the last hour of this morning’s show on @LBC . I mentioned this piece which I wrote about my love of House music which you may enjoy

The beat will go on | Ali Miraj | The Critic Magazine

It is a crisp sunny October morning as I walk past the languidly spluttering fountains that greet me in the forecourt of the Design Museum and join the queue outside. The crowd on High Street…

thecritic.co.uk

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@Jamielear1 Nope. No fibbing. Just the truth. I work in the City so speak to financiers and investors every day.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

7 months

The oratory of leading cabinet ministers is really really poor. The quality of our leading politicians has declined terribly #CPC2023

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

8 years

@DouglasCarswell making a lot of sense on @bbcquestiontime .

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Back in the studio with @cristo_radio whose analysis of the Russia Ukraine situation is honest and refreshing. Too much of our analysis is simplistic. We have to understand how we got here.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

8 years

The real winner tonight was the BBC. Excellent debate. Decent public service broadcasting. #BBCDebate

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Ali Miraj

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2 years

Early start as on with @cristo_radio on @talkRADIO from 7-9am this morning. Nice view from the studio

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@AliMirajUK

2 years

@Nitromanuk Sure you have:)

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

6 months

A real honour to be representing the Worshipful Company of International Bankers as Junior Warden in Lord Mayor’s show alongside the Master, other Wardens and Liverymen in the parade for my dear friend Professor Michael Mainelli who is the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Wonderful to be at the @DefectedRecords exhibition with amazing photos from Bill Bernstein at Studio 54. Uplifting and iconic.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Great fun to be on ⁦ @JeremyVineOn5 ⁩ with ⁦ @Kevin_Maguire ⁩ who is a class act even though we disagree on a lot of stuff. Binge drinking, whether grammar matters and if the Chris Pincher affair is the last straw for the PM were all discussed. Insightful calls as well.

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Ali Miraj

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2 years

Good to bump into my fellow @ContrarianPrize judge at the @theboi_uk . I am looking forward to speaking about Courage in a debate at 5.15pm chaired by @Fox_Claire # #BattleFest22

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

1 year

Pleasure to deliver the @DebatingMatters Christmas lecture - “Against conformity - why debating matters” yesterday evening. touched upon debating being key to avoid groupthink, to increase understanding towards those that have a different point of view, and to enhance discourse.

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Ali Miraj

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2 years

Superb debate about Courage this evening and a great pleasure to be part of it. Thank you to @theboi_uk for a superb festival #BattleFest

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

4 years

The rise of “cancel culture” and the suppression of debate is a serious issue for our society. Given that backdrop, it is even more important that Contrarians speak out #CancelCulture #cprize #FreeSpeech

Long live the contrarians! | TheArticle

At the end of last year, Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist in Wuhan, raised the alarm. There were seven patients in his...

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

@app_refine Was this really necessary for you to post today of all days? Insensitive in the least.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@iainmacfarlane7 If I was to start doing that we would be here all day. I’ve got a plane to catch….

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Very competent speeches from Prince Charles and Prince William. What a fabulous show and jubilee. #PlatinumPartyatthePalace

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

I recall some great times with @DefectedRecords @pacha @ministryofsound @DimitriParis @dennisferrer @GrooveOdyssey @djmarkknight @Mixmag in this reflective piece on what the crisis means for House music, what came before, and what may shape the future

The beat will go on | Ali Miraj | The Critic Magazine

It is a crisp sunny October morning as I walk past the languidly spluttering fountains that greet me in the forecourt of the Design Museum and join the queue outside. The crowd on High Street…

thecritic.co.uk

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Back on @BBCNews with @fleetstreetfox at 11.30pm for “The Papers” round 2. #bbcpapers

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

5 years

@Keir_Starmer What is your solution Sir Keir? Your leader is not aligned with you and a Norway-style Brexit is no Brexit at all #BrexitVote

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Next time we hear what an institutionally racist country Britain is, just consider the slate of likely candidates for the Tory leadership, unlike the line-up in last Labour leadership contest:)

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1 year

Looking forward to being back on @SkyNews at 10.30pm and 11.30pm this evening with @queenchristina_ for probing yet civilised debate.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Great to talk about the government’s plans to encourage re-wilding of the countryside on @skynews earlier and to mention the great work that @CPRE is doing in this area, particularly on hedgerows #cpre #rewilding #countryside

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

4 years

There is a lot to think about and reflect on at the moment, particularly in relation to the horrific attack at London Bridge. I will be on @SkyNews this evening at 10.30pm and 11.30pm to talk about the stories leading the headlines: Please tune in if you can.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Putting up decent ministers such as Ed Argar to defend the government on a day like this is painful. I am afraid it is the PM that should be giving the interviews #DowningStreetParties

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

Just about to discuss the latest from Tory party conference on @talkRADIO with @nickdebois at 9.20pm. Always fun. #cpc21

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

First ethnic minority PM, four ethnic minority Chancellors, three ethnic minority Home Secretaries and an ethnic minority Foreign Secretary. What other Western country has this diversity?

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

Looking forward to being on @talkRADIO this morning with @cristo_radio who I always thoroughly enjoy discussing the big issues of the day with. Tune in if you are up.

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@AliMirajUK

2 years

On @SkyNews shortly with the delightful and insightful @queenchristina_ . Looking forward to a robust exchange as always.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

Learnt a lot about the scale of challenge we face to mobilise finance to support the green agenda by doing this course @cisl_cambridge #ClimateEmergency #COP26

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Wonderful few days in Cornwall. Such unspoilt beauty and no phone signal which was very welcome indeed.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

This is a flavour of what went down ⁦ @ContrarianPrize ⁩ ceremony this evening. Identity politics and values divides are perpetuating a pandemic of conformity. #cprize

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

8 years

Angela Eagle is like watching paint dry. If Labour think she is the answer they are screwed. #peston

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@DrAseemMalhotra @andyjlinton1 Sorry what point are you making? It’s hospitalisations and deaths that are the key metric.

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@AliMirajUK

2 years

Looking forward to discussing the papers with @queenchristina_ on @SkyNews at 10.30pm and 11.30pm this evening #skypapers

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

6 years

You can listen to my conversation with @Nigel_Farage on @LBC today (Sun 7 Oct) about my article about the lack of any sensible discussion on immigration in City AM being blocked by Facebook. It was at the end of the programme in the last 5 minutes or so.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@Stedky I am sure you have heard of inflation and interest rates and the increasing cost of debt?

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

Interesting that @BorisJohnson is meeting world leaders and Jeff Bezos from Amazon. Underlines the influence and power of big tech. I hope taxation will be on the agenda for discussion #UNGA

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

6 years

Great debate on Brexit at the Battle of Ideas festival at the Barbican this weekend. Privileged to be a part of it. Audience very insightful and switched on as always. Next stop Zürich next weekend! #BattleOfIdeas @instofideas

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

1 year

I am very much looking forward to delivering this lecture this evening and engaging in some searching discussion.

Claire Fox

@Fox_Claire

1 year

Despite cold weather, looking forward to getting a warm glow from celebrating 20 years of @DebatingMatters & plans for encouraging young to argue better. Great lecture & discussion too, with @AliMirajUK et al., led by @M0L0VATT . All welcome. Do come along. Aldhate East 7pm

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

9 months

Excellent news!

Tom Cheal

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9 months

I’m very pleased to share the exciting news that @NatashaC has been appointed as LBC’s new Political Editor. Natasha joins us next month and bolsters our all-important political team ahead of the general election. Welcome to the team Natasha!

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Her Majesty the Queen was an utter professional. A life of true service. What a woman. Thank you for everything. #QueenElizabeth

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

Powerful and emotive speeches in Parliament yesterday. But we are no longer a great power and our impotentence without the US security umbrella is evident. For my analysis you can do so here. Fast forward to the final hour of the show. #Afganisthan

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@AliMirajUK

2 years

All set to speak at the Battle of Ideas festival about my favourite protest song “talkin bout a revolution” by Tracy Chapman. Let’s rock this. #BattleFest22

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

On @SkyNews with the erudite and insightful @queenchristina_ to discuss tomorrow’s papers. It’s pretty grim understandably.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

The Queen is pure class. Stoical, on point, always captures the mood and leaves something for us to reflect on. Thank you for your service. We are grateful. #QueensSpeech

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Looking forward to being on @GBNEWS with @mrmarkdolan from 9pm-11pm this evening. Plenty to discuss as always.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

I don’t recall Rishi ever presiding over a currency crisis?

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@DefectedRecords @FKAlways The man who supported and encouraged me to become a DJ. Miss him greatly. A pioneer, a titan and a gentleman.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Looking forward to some lively debate with @jemmaforte on @JeremyVineOn5 with @theJeremyVine and @StormHuntley . Always great fun!

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

7 years

@Peston Nigel Farage may be vilified by the political and media classes but he got it right on Brexit and got it right on Trump.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@Jacob_Rees_Mogg Oh please. It’s over Jacob.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

4 years

@DefectedRecords @ErickMorillo playing the kind of set he played back in 1998-2000 which was much more soulful than the heavier stuff he tends to play now. Get Shawnee Taylor involved.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

7 years

@flitchofbaconLD just had the most sumptuous Sunday lunch here. A hidden gem. Superb food and excellent service.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

The Conservative Parliamentary party has confirmed that integrity in public life is subservient to the retention of a bounder as leader.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

@GeorgeWParker Might also want to reflect that if Lee Mack is opening proceedings by taking the piss out of partygate it’s really time for backbench Tory MPs to act.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

4 years

Just spent a couple of lovely days in Somerset. Thanks to @CPRE for protecting the beautiful English countryside #cpre #countryside

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

7 years

Is @shamichakrabar1 really linking the murder of Jo Cox to the EU referendum? Not on. It was a tragic event by a crazy individual. #bbcqt

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

1/2 When I look at Western leaders I see a group wholly unprepared to deal with 19th century style great powers who ruthlessly pursue their interests. Which of our leaders is schooled in geopolitics. Which of them has read von Clausewitz, Sun Tzu and Hedley Bull?

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Looking forward to a very varied Saturday evening discussion with @mrmarkdolan on @GBNEWS from 9pm-11pm this evening.

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2 years

@queenchristina_ We often disagree but do it with good grace, robustness and civility.

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@AliMirajUK

3 years

@darrengrimes_ Ain’t happening. The US public is behind him even if the commentariat are not.

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5 years

Great to have you there and glad you enjoyed it.

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5 years

It was a pleasure to meet living British institution and an influence in my youth, Jeremy Paxman, with whom I share an alma mater and college, at the fascinating #contrarianprize founded by @AliMirajUK @cprize . It prompted a few thoughts on belonging =>

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2 years

Another busy news week so looking forward to discussing the papers with the insightful @fleetstreetfox at 10.30pm/11.30pm on @BBCNews

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@AliMirajUK

3 years

@DPJHodges Voters are so irritating aren’t they?:)

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

Interesting…..

Britain Elects

@BritainElects

2 years

Westminster voting intention: LAB: 54% (+9) CON: 21% (-7) LDEM: 7% (-2) GRN: 6% (-1) via @YouGov , 28 - 29 Sep Chgs. w/ 25 Sep

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2 years

When it’s the Labour Party that is sounding sensible and responsible on tax and spending and the government is coming across as profligate you know you are in new territory.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

4 years

Enjoying doing @SkyNews papers with @Kevin_Maguire . Back on again in a few minutes with so many stories to cover! #skypapers

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

3 years

On @GBNEWS from 9pm-midnight this evening discussing a whole range of things. Tune in if you are bored.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

PM addressing a busy Conservative Home reception. She is sticking to the message she gave on the Laura Kuenssberg show this am. Grumbles amongst some of the MPs I have bumped into here so far, particularly over the reduction in top rate of tax. Will it get through Parliament?

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

2 years

I would like to declare that I am really excited about the Platinum Jubilee. The Queen is a remarkable figure and has dedicated her life to public service. So happy she is coming to the City on Friday for lunch with the Lord Mayor. Very fitting.

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

4 years

Great to discuss Brexit and lockdowns with @adamboultonSKY and @joncraig on the “All Out Politics” podcast on Sky. You can listen to it here... #Lockdown2 #brexit

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Ali Miraj

@AliMirajUK

7 years

@sarahwollaston it is his inconsistency on state visits by leaders whose views he disagrees with that is the issue. Selective criticism.

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