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Owen Jones has Labour conference pass withdrawn over ‘safeguarding complaints’ after Gaza ‘genocide’ claims

The left-wing activist and Guardian columnist claimed to have been booted from the event for ‘attempts to question Cabinet members and MPs about Britain facilitating Israel's genocide’

September 30, 2025 13:54
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Owen Jones at a pro-Palestine rally in April 2024 (Image: John Lubbock/Wikipedia)
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Guardian columnist Owen Jones has had his pass for the Labour Party conference withdrawn after making multiple attempts to quiz ministers over the "genocide” in Gaza.

Announcing his ejection on social media, Jones complained that he had been prevented from asking about the government’s role in “the worst crime of our age”.

An email from conference organisers, shared online by Jones, read: “We’ve had to make the difficult decision to cancel your conference pass with immediate effect, following complaints we have received about your conduct.

"After careful consideration, we’ve concluded that we cannot continue your attendance while ensuring we meet our safeguarding obligations to all attendees.

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