Possible Clues:

• Counter with ale from East Anglia
• Opposed to profit in a way
• A1 angst explodes in opposition
• Opposed to increases in a tax, initially
• Not in favour of being canonised once more, perhaps
• Opposed to profits in a non-profit, ultimately
• Opposing Afghanistan's leader wins time
• In opposition to a giant's crazy acts
• Touching land in a way
• Despite such opposition, canonised once more