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Owen Jones discusses the ‘crisis of capitalism’ in a £1,000 jacket

They say a picture can paint a thousand words. So, it was a curious decision by Guardian columnist Owen Jones to wear a £1,080 jacket while discussing the ‘crisis of capitalism’ in an interview with GQ.

Discussing the path to true socialism in a wide-ranging interview with Alastair Campbell, Jones rallies against inequality and Tory cuts:

‘With the crash, the problem is a lot of social democratic parties accepted or implemented cuts. Spain, Greece – you saw a collapse in support.’

Jones — a former Corbyn cheerleader — goes on to say that he always harboured doubts about Jeremy Corbyn’s suitability as a leader:

AC: Did you ever think he [Corbyn] could win a general election and be prime minister?

OJ: I didn’t think any of them [leadership contenders] were capable.

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