Debi Jones (born 1958 in Crosby, Lancashire) is a radio and television broadcaster, journalist, singer, politician and actress. Jones has presented shows for the

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, BFBS Radio and Radio City. She presenting the afternoon show on

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during the 1980s and then presenting the BBC daytime programme ''People Today'' and the magazine show '' Pebble Mill at One''. More recently, Jones has maintained a television career with shopping and holiday channels in the UK. Jones has also supported the Conservative Party, and served as a councillor in the Manor ward of Crosby. She was the Conservative candidate for Sefton Central at the 2010 UK general election, in which she came second to Labour's

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, winning 33.9% of the vote. Jones has acted on stage and in movies. She played Micky in the film ''

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'' and has starred in pantomimes opposite

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at the Epstein Theatre. In January 2018, it was announced that Jones would join the new radio station Delux Radio, opposite presenters such as

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and Dave Lee Travis.

Personal life

Jones is married to Steve Jones; they have a daughter, Ruth.

References

External links

Debi Jones – The Official Website

Debi Jones at Champions
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