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 |
| Author | |
| 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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| Date of Upd. | |
| 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
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Owen Jones: Journalist attacked because of sexuality and political views
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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...
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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.
The Journalist was celebrating his birthday at the Lexington pub in Islington, north London, when he was targeted on 17 August.
James Healy, 40, Charlie Ambrose, 30, and Liam Tracey, 34, admitted a charge of affray at Snaresbrook Crown Court .
Healey also admitted Assault occasioning actual Bodily Harm .
He will now face a trial of issue in front of a judge to decide whether The Attack was motivated by Mr Jones's sexuality.
Mr Jones, who is gay and campaigns for LGBT rights, suffered cuts and swelling to his back, head and bruises all down his body in The Assault .
Owen Jones had been drinking in the Lexington pub on the Pentonville Road in Islington, north London, when he was targetedAt a previous hearing, Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court heard Mr Jones was "karate-kicked" in the back.
Prosecutor Philip McGhee said if The Attack was found to be motivated by homophobia "it would have a material impact" on sentence.
The Trial of issue against Healy will take place at the same court in January and Mr Jones will be required to give evidence.
All three men are due to be sentenced on 11 February and were warned they could face prison. Judge Paul Southern granted The Defendants conditional bail until then.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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