Gwyn Jones, a tireless advocate for revolutionary politics and socialist causes, has died at the age of 75. Jones, who hailed from Llandudno, North Wales, abandoned a promising legal career to dedicate his life to left-wing activism both in the UK and abroad.
After being radicalised as a student at King’s College London in the late 1960s, Jones became a member of the International Marxist Group. He later joined the Socialist Workers Party, working as a computer programmer to fund his political campaigning. Jones spent extended periods living and working in Spain, Romania, and Hungary, supporting socialist movements and labour struggles in those countries.
Despite often facing setbacks, Jones remained undaunted in his pursuit of revolutionary change. He was described by friends as a “sweet man and a flawed genius” with an exceptional grasp of history and Marxism. Even in his later years, after leaving the SWP, Jones continued to regard himself as a full-time revolutionary, working itinerantly in southeast London while maintaining his enthusiasm for working-class politics.
Jones is survived by his siblings, Ieuan and Liz. His lifelong dedication to leftist ideals and unwavering commitment to grassroots activism have left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
