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Owen Jones
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| Born | 8 August 1984 Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
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| Education | University College, Oxford (BA, MSt) |
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| Political party | Labour Party (1999–2024) |
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Owen Jones (born 8 August 1984) is a British writer and speaker. He is known for sharing his ideas about politics and society.
He writes for newspapers like The Guardian and magazines such as New Statesman. He also has his own online shows, The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast.
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Early Life and Education
Owen Jones was born in Sheffield, England, in 1984. He grew up in Stockport and also lived briefly in Falkirk, Scotland. His father worked for the local council and was a trade union representative. His mother, Ruth Aylett, is a professor of computer science.
Owen comes from a family with a strong history in politics. He describes himself as a "fourth-generation socialist". This means his family has supported socialist ideas for many generations.
He went to Bramhall High School and Ridge Danyers Sixth Form College. Later, he studied history at University College, Oxford. He earned two degrees from Oxford University. Before becoming a journalist, he worked for a trade union. He also helped a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Labour Party.
Writings and Public Career
Journalism and Books
Owen Jones is a regular writer for The Guardian newspaper. He often shares his views on politics from a left-wing perspective. This means he supports ideas like fairness for everyone and helping people in need.
In 2011, he wrote his first book, Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class. This book looked at how working-class people in Britain were sometimes unfairly judged. A critic from The New York Times chose it as one of the best non-fiction books of that year.
In 2012, Owen won the Journalist of the Year award from Stonewall. His second book, The Establishment: And How They Get Away with It, came out in 2014. This book explored how powerful groups in society work.
When he won the Young Writer of the Year prize in 2013, he gave away all the prize money. He split it between a political campaign and a group that helps disabled people.
In 2020, Owen published another book called This Land. It was originally titled This Land: The Struggle for the Left. The book discussed the history and challenges of left-wing politics.
Owen also has a popular YouTube channel. As of November 2024, it has over 661,000 subscribers. His videos have been watched more than 89 million times.
Political Activism
Owen Jones is also known for his political activism. He often speaks out about issues he cares about. In 2013, he helped launch the People's Assembly Against Austerity. This group protested against government spending cuts.
In 2015, Staffordshire University gave him an honorary degree. This was to recognize his work on social inequality. Owen believes in fairness for everyone in society.
He supports the idea of getting rid of the monarchy in the UK. He also speaks up for LGBTQ rights and against unfair treatment.
Owen was a member of the Labour Party for many years. He joined when he was 15. However, he left the party in March 2024. He said he felt the party no longer supported the policies he believed in. These policies included things like free university education and public ownership of services.
In the 2024 United Kingdom general election, Owen supported a group called We Deserve Better. This group encouraged people to vote for Green and independent candidates.
In June 2024, a magazine called New Statesman listed Owen Jones as one of the most influential people in progressive politics.
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Jones in 2024
See also
In Spanish: Owen Jones (escritor) para niños
