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Ken Skates

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Gender Male
Age 48
Born Wrexham
United Kingdom
Party Welsh Labour
Job Politician
Education Alun School
University of Cambridge
Date of birth April 2,1976
Zodiac sign Aries
Position Member of the Senedd
Member of the Senedd since 2011
Previous positionMinister for the Economy of Wales (2016–2021)
First ministCarwyn Jones; Mark Drakeford
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Ken Skates Life story


Kenneth Christian Skates MS is a Welsh Labour politician. Skates has represented the constituency of Clwyd South in the Senedd since the election of 2011. He is an alumnus of the University of Cambridge, and worked as a journalist prior to becoming a politician.

Biography

Ken skates is a welsh politician who was born on the 15th of april.1975 in wrexham.Wales.He is currently the cabinet secrteary for economy and infrastructure in the welsh government.He is 5 feet 9 inches tall.Weighs around 160 pounds.And has brown eyesh.E has a slim body type.

Education and Career

Ken skates attended the university of wales.Aberystwyth.Where he studied politics and intenrational relations.After graduating.He worked as a political researcher for the labour party in wales.He was elected as the member of the ntaional assembly for wales for lcwyd south in 2007.He was re-elected in 2011 and 2016.In 2016.He was appointed as the cabinet secretary for economy and infrastructure in the welsh government.

Family and Relationships

Ken skates is married.Sarah.And they have two children together.He has two sibling.Sa brother and a sister.His parents are john and margaret skates.His zodiac sgin is aries and his nationality is welsh.

Success

Ken skates is best known for his successful career in politics.He has been a member of the national assembly for wales since 2007 and has held various positions in the welsh government.In 2016.He was appointed as the cabinet escretary for economy and infrastructure in the welsh government.He is also known for his work in promoting the welsh alnguage and culture.

Most Important Event

The most imoprtant event in ken skates career was his appointment as the cabinet secretary for economy and infrastructure in the weslh government in 2016.This was a major milestone in his career and has allowed him to amke a significant impact on the welsh economy.He has been instrumental in promoting the welsh language and culture.As well as in developing the welsh economy.

All major road building projects in Wales are scrapped

All major road building projects in Wales are scrapped
Feb 14,2023 11:31 am

... It comes as Ken Skates said Welsh government decisions on roads for the north should be made locally...

Tata Steel: 1,000 UK jobs to go amid worldwide cuts

Tata Steel: 1,000 UK jobs to go amid worldwide cuts
Feb 16,2020 8:38 am

...Plans to cut 1,000 jobs at Tata Steel appear to centre around the workforce in Wales, Economy Minister Ken Skates has said...

Triumph furniture of Merthyr Tydfil wrinkles with 252 job losses

Triumph furniture of Merthyr Tydfil wrinkles with 252 job losses
Feb 16,2020 6:57 am

... economy Minister, Ken Skates, said: This is devastating news and my thoughts are with the staff of Triumph, and their families at this very difficult time...

Bridgend site to produce Land Rover-inspired Ineos 4x4

Bridgend site to produce Land Rover-inspired Ineos 4x4
Feb 16,2020 6:21 am

... The Welsh Economy Minister Ken Skates said their work to support Bridgend in the run up to the closure of Ford would not stop here ...

Tata: hundreds of steel jobs could go in Newport, Orb plant

Tata: hundreds of steel jobs could go in Newport, Orb plant
Feb 16,2020 5:50 am

... POLITICAL REACTIONeconomy Minister, Ken Skates, said he stresses to avoid such as important in conversations with company layoffs...

To close Ford set, Bridgend engine plant in the year 2020

To close Ford set, Bridgend engine plant in the year 2020
Feb 16,2020 3:34 am

... economy Minister, Ken Skates, said he was absolutely furious at Ford s decision, the back Bridgend ...

Newtown bypass in Powys opens after 70-year wait

Newtown bypass in Powys opens after 70-year wait
Feb 16,2020 3:02 am

... The launch was conducted by transport and economy minister Ken Skates who said it would lead to shorter journey times and improved air quality in the area ...

Ford Bridgend: New Ineos 4x4 contract 'won't secure jobs'

Ford Bridgend: New Ineos 4x4 contract 'won't secure jobs'
Feb 16,2020 2:49 am

... The Welsh Government economy secretary Ken Skates said: Whilst there are no immediate implications for the Bridgend Engine Plant, the Welsh Government will continue to work closely with Ford to protect the hundreds of highly skilled jobs at Bridgend and in its supply chain, as well as look for other high-technology opportunities for the site...

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