"Arthur Deakin, who effectively blacklisted Jones as a near-communist. It was Deakin who effectively blocked his promotion within the union because of his radical politics and his commitment to shop steward power - a policy fiercely rejected not only by Deakin but many other national union leaders. Deakin was convinced that Jones was indeed an undercover communist - something Jones always denied."Have The Guardian not read the revelations in The Mail and The Spectator about Jack Jones's past as a KGB agent? Or more likely do they not care about the truth?
I am not a sheep, I have my own mind
I have had enough of being told what and how to think
Whilst we are still allowed the remnants of free speech,
I will speak out.
I also reserve the right to discuss less controversial matters should I feel the urge.
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Monday 9 November 2009
An obituary that needs updating?
The Guardian's obituary of Jack Jones looks in dire need of updating as the only mention of his communist links are these words of denial:
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