One with independent or unorthodox views (8)

I believe the answer is:

maverick

(Other definitions for maverick that I've seen before include "Person with independent or unorthodox views" , "Determined individualist" , "Unorthodox or independent-minded person" , "Unpredictable sort of person" , "Non-conformer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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