John le Carré wins $100,000 prize for 'contribution to democracy'

Spy author, who rarely accepts honours, says he will give the Olof Palme prize money to Médecins Sans Frontières

John le Carré has been named the latest recipient of the $100,000 (£76,000) Olof Palme prize, an award given for an “outstanding achievement” in the spirit of the assassinated Swedish prime minister.

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