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12 Facts About Gwynoro Jones

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Gwynoro Glyndwr Jones was born on 21 November 1942 and is a Welsh politician who served as a Labour Member of Parliament.

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Gwynoro Jones was a schools inspector for 18 years; he has been a broadcaster, political commentator and journalist.

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Gwynoro Jones held on to the seat by just 3 votes at the February 1974 general election.

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Gwynoro Jones stood in the Gower by-election of 1982 when Labour's 19,000 majority was reduced to 7,000.

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Gwynoro Jones was Chair of the SDP in Wales for two three-year periods before the merger of the SDP with the Liberals.

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Gwynoro Jones topped the poll in the vote for the party's National Committee, and became vice chair of the Policy Committee.

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Gwynoro Jones visited some 1000 of Wales's schools on inspections and regularly expressed concerns about standards in teaching, learning and performance.

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Gwynoro Jones is an active blogger and has his own YouTube channel.

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Gwynoro Jones was particularly saddened by the passing of former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy and has been critical of Plaid Cymru's performance in the Welsh Assembly.

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Gwynoro Jones is a passionate European, and was the Vice Chair of the Wales Council of the European Movement.

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Gwynoro Jones has came out in favour of Welsh independence.

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Gwynoro Jones pleaded not guilty and is due to stand trial on 10 November 2025.