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Kenneth Christian Skates (born 2 April 1976)[1] is a Welsh Labour politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport since 2024.[2] 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. In September 2014 he became the deputy minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport. From May 2016 to December 2018 he was the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, and was the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales until he stood down on 13 May 2021.[3]
Quick Facts Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, First Minister ...
Ken Skates | |
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Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport | |
Assumed office 21 March 2024 | |
First Minister | Vaughan Gething |
Preceded by | Lesley Griffiths |
Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales | |
In office 19 May 2016 – 13 May 2021 | |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones Mark Drakeford |
Preceded by | Edwina Hart |
Succeeded by | Vaughan Gething |
Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism | |
In office 12 September 2014 – 19 May 2016 | |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
Preceded by | John Griffiths |
Succeeded by | Dafydd Elis-Thomas |
Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology | |
In office June 2013 – September 2014 | |
First Minister | Carwyn Jones |
Preceded by | Jeff Cuthbert |
Succeeded by | Julie James |
Member of the Senedd for Clwyd South | |
Assumed office 6 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Karen Sinclair |
Majority | 2,953 (21.1%) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1976-04-02) 2 April 1976 (age 48) Wrexham, Wales |
Political party | Welsh Labour |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
Website | www |
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