Journalist Owen Jones has been ejected from the Labour conference due to safeguarding concerns raised by the party. A known supporter of Jeremy Corbyn, he criticized Labour, likening their actions to those of former President Trump. Jones expressed his disbelief at having his conference pass revoked, emphasizing his long history of filming videos at political conferences to hold ministers accountable.
In response to Jones’ removal, Labour explained their decision in an email to the journalist, citing safeguarding obligations towards all conference attendees. They stated that after careful consideration, they had to revoke Jones’ pass to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone at the conference.
Despite being removed from the current conference, Owen Jones will have the opportunity to reapply for a pass in future events.