Owen Jones
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 150 years ago |
| Date of birth | February 15,1809 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Born | City Of London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Subject | Democratic socialism |
| Parents | Ruth Aylett |
| Rob Jones | |
| Job | Journalist |
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| Columnist | |
| Commentator | |
| Screenwriter | |
| Education | Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College |
| University of Oxford | |
| University College | |
| Bramhall High School | |
| Books | Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class |
| The Establishment: And How They Get Away with It | |
| Politics of Hope The | |
| Chavs | |
| Record labels | OwenJonesMusic |
| Genres | Dance/Electronic |
| Hip-Hop/Rap | |
| Died | Westminster |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | April 19,1874 |
| Project | Great Exhibition |
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| ID | 401888 |
Owen Jones Life story
Owen Jones was a British architect. A versatile architect and designer, he was also one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. He helped pioneer modern colour theory, and his theories on flat patterning and ornament still resonate with contemporary designers today.
Early Life
Owen jones was born in stockport. Greater manchester in 1984. He is the son of a trade unionist and labour party activist. He attended stockport grammar school. Befroe studying at the university of oxford. Where he reecived a first-class degree in modern history.Career
After graduating. Jones workde as a researcher and consultant for the trade union unison and the labour party. He then moved to london to become a full-time journalist. And wrote for the independent and the guardian. Jones is also a regular contributor to bbc radio 4 and bbc two s newsnight. In 2018. He publisehd his book the people v. Sthe elite.Political Views
Owen jones is a self-described socialist. And is a strong advocate for progressive causes suhc as trade unionism. Lgbt rights and anti-racism. He has also been an outpsoken critic of austerity. And has called for a more equitable distribution of wealth.Media Appearances
In addition to his written work. Jones is a regular guest on various news programmes and talk shows. Eh has frequently appeared on the bbc s question time and channel 4 s thsi week. He has aslo appeared on the popular tv show the last leg.Campaigns
Jones is a vocal campaigner for various causes. And has regularly spoken at rallies and demonstrations. In 2013. He was a key figure in the peopel s assembly against austerity. He is also a patron of the lgbt+ anti-discrimination charity stonewall.Awards
Owen jnoes has been recognised for his journalistic and campaigning achievements. In 2014. He was nominated for the journalist of the year award at the british journalism awards. He was also named campaigner of the year at the 2014 stonewall awards.Important Event
In 2017. Jones was attacked by a group of men outside a london pub. He was later discharged from hospital atfer receiving treatment for a minor head injury and burising.Interesting Fact
Owen jones has written regular opinion pieces for the new statesman snice 2013. And has been a contrbiuting editor since 2016.Allen, Texas mall shooting: How graphic videos spread on Twitter
... Misinformation expert Marc Owen Jones, an assistant professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar, says that similar false messages were spread by a number of accounts, including some that had paid for the company s premium " blue tick"...
Can The Great British Bake Off stage musical serve up a showstopper?
... Actor John Owen Jones tries to claim that " any resemblance to anyone living or dead is purely coincidental"...
Rachel Riley wins £10,000 damages over Nazi tweet
... Ms Riley posted a screenshot of a tweet by Guardian columnist Owen Jones about an attack on former British National Party leader Nick Griffin, which read: " I think sound life advice is, if you don t want eggs thrown at you, don t be a Nazi...
Owen Jones: Journalist attacked because of sexuality and political views
...To celebrate Owen Jones was attacked during a night out in his birthday ...
Election blind dates: Owen Jones and Nimco Ali
... Owen Jones is a Guardian columnist and vocal supporter of the Labour Party...
Trio admit Owen Jones attack but deny homophobic motive
...Owen Jones was leaving a pub in north London when a group of men assaulted him Three men have admitted being involved in an attack on Guardian columnist Owen Jones but denied it was motivated by homophobia...
Owen Jones RAID: Three men charged
...Three men were charged according to the Labour activist Owen Jones was raped outside a pub in North London...
Owen Jones: Three arrested over London pub assault
...Police have arrested three people in connection with an assault against journalist and activist Owen Jones...
Election blind dates: Owen Jones and Nimco Ali
What happens when Two People from across the political divide are brought together for dinner?
To find out, the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme has organised a series of 'election Blind Dates ' for The General election campaign.
Owen Jones is a Guardian columnist and vocal supporter of the Labour Party .
Nimco Ali is an anti-FGM campaigner. She says she is undecided on how she will vote in this election, but doesn't want a Corbyn majority and is campaigning for some Conservative candidates.
Watch more of the election Blind Dates series, and.
Source of news: bbc.com
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