Thomas Grenville Jones (23 July 1922 – 2 February 2000), was a Welsh political consultant and Liberal Party politician.

Background

He was educated at Llandrindod Wells,

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and St. Catharine's College, Cambridge.The Times House of Commons, 1964 In 1966 he married Jill Pound-Corner.The Guardian 14 March 2000

Professional career

Jones served as a wireless operator/air gunner in the war.The Times House of Commons, 1950 After completing his law exams in 1950 he was admitted into the

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. He worked as a journalist. He worked on the Crossbencher column of the Sunday Express. He became a senior partner in a firm of commercial advisers.

Political career

Jones was President of Cambridge University Liberal Club in 1949. He was Liberal candidate for the Isle of Ely division of

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at the 1950 General Election. He was Liberal candidate for the Leominster division of

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at the 1959 General Election. He was Liberal candidate for the Tavistock division of

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at the 1964 General Election. He did not stand for parliament again.British Parliamentary Election Results 1950-1983, FWS Craig

Electoral record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Thomas Grenville 1922 births 2000 deaths Liberal Party (UK) parliamentary candidates People educated at Tonbridge School Alumni of St Catharine's College, Cambridge Members of the Middle Temple Royal Air Force personnel of World War II