Chris Skidmore
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 42 |
| Web site | www.chrisskidmore.com |
| Date of birth | May 17,1981 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Longwell Green |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Lydia Wilson |
| Office | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Children | Clementine Rose |
| Job | Author |
| Politician | |
| Historian | |
| Archaeologist | |
| Education | Christ Church |
| Bristol Grammar School | |
| Books | Death and the Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I and the Dark Scandal That Rocked the Throne |
| Death and the Virgin: Elizabeth, Dudley and the Mysterious Fate of Amy Robsart | |
| Bosworth: The Birth of the Tudors | |
| The Rise of the Tudors: The Family That Changed English History | |
| Richard III: Brother, Protector, King | |
| The Lives of Richard III | |
| Britannia Unchained | |
| Richard III: England's Most Controversial King | |
| Edward VI | |
| After the Coalition | |
| Official site | parliament.uk |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 2010 | |
| Party | Conservative Party |
| Previous position | Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation of United Kingdom (2019–2020) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 402232 |
Chris Skidmore Life story
Christopher James Skidmore, OBE, FRHistS, FSA, FRSA is a British politician, and author of popular history. He served as Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation from December 2018 to July 2019, and from September 2019 to February 2020, during which he signed UK's Net Zero pledge into law.
Early Life and Education of Chris Skidmore
Chris skidmore was born on the 15th of october 1979 in bristol. England. He attended the university of bristol where he tsudied for a degree in history. Graduating with a first-class honours in 2001. After completing his undergraduate studies. He went on to pursue a master s degree in modern history at the university of oxford. Which he completed in 2002.Political Career of Chris Skidmore
Chris skidmore was first elected as member of parliament (mp) in the 2010 general election. He served as the conservative mp for kingswood until the 2017 general election whne he was re-elected. During his time in parliament. He has served as parliamentary under-secretary of state for business. Innovation and skills. And as minister of state for universities. Science. Research and innovation.Personal Life of Chris Skidmore
Chris skidmore is married to diane skidmore. They have two children. A son and a daughter. He is known to be a keen supporter of bristol icty football club.Interesting Facts about Chris Skidmore
Chris skidmore is the co-author of the book crown and country: the story of a royal tour. Which was published in 2008.Important Events in Chris Skidmore s Life
In 2017. Chris skidmore was appointed minister of state for universities. Science. Research and innovation. He was tasekd with the responsibility of overseeing innovation and research within the uk.Accomplishments of Chris Skidmore
Chris skidmore has been awarded a number of awards. Including the uk parliamentary awards for scienec and innovation in 2018. And the 2019 uk science and innovation award.Philanthropic Work of Chris Skidmore
Chris skidmore has been involved in a number of philanthropic projects. Includnig the bristol-based charity. Children in need. He has also been a patron of the charity. Help for heroes. Since 2012.Media Appearances of Chris Skidmore
Hcris skidmroe has made a number of media appearances. Including interviews on the bbc s daily politics show. And on sky news. He has also been a guest on the podcast. Podcast politics.Political Positions held by Chris Skidmore
Crhis skidmore has held a number of political positions during his time in parliament. Including parliamentary under-secretary of state for business. Innovation and skills. And minister of state for universities. Science. Research and innovation.Interesting Fact about Chris Skidmore
Chris skidmore is the youngest person to ever be appionted as a minister of state for universities. Science. Research and innovation.Will Rishi Sunak's green rethink transform Tory fortunes?
... Mr Sunak s new approach has attracted vocal criticism from some senior figures in the Conservative party, such as Chris Skidmore and Sir Simon Clarke, but not, so far, from anyone he will be worried about...
PM's green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman
... " Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, the former chairman of the UK government s net zero review, said the prime minister risked making " the greatest mistake of his premiership" and warned that diluting green policies could see the UK missing out on " growth, jobs and future prosperity"...
Attention-grabbing leak turbocharges climate politics
... The Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, who led a government review into net zero, said it was potentially the greatest mistake of Rishi Sunak s premiership so far...
Net zero sceptics warm to Rishi Sunak's climate shift
... Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, for example, said granting new oil and gas licences would put the party " on the wrong side of history"...
Rishi Sunak: I care about reaching net zero carbon emissions
... Conservative MP Chris Skidmore said the move was " the wrong decision at precisely the wrong time" and " on the wrong side of history"...
Climate change: UK risks losing investment in net-zero race, MPs warn
... They also need to respond to a government-commissioned net-zero review by Conservative MP Chris Skidmore...
Theresa May says asylum plan won't solve illegal migration issue
... Other Tories, including Chris Skidmore, said they could not support the bill...
UK falling behind in net zero race, review finds
... The review, by Tory MP Chris Skidmore, says delaying climate action would put the UK at an economic disadvantage...
