Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on August 08, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Owen Jones! May your day be filled with more joy than a heated debate on BBC or Sky News. Your sharp wit and fearless commentary have made politics entertaining—even when the news itself isn't exactly cheerful. From The Guardian to Le Monde Diplomatique, you've tackled tough topics head-on while somehow managing not to spill coffee all over yourself during live TV appearances.

Here's hoping this year brings you as many successes as viral tweets and memorable columns—without any awkward microphone mishaps on ITV! Keep championing progressive causes; after all, birthdays are like political opinions: everyone has one—but yours always makes headlines.