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]
^"SKATES, Kenneth Christian". Who's Who. Vol. 2019 (online ed.). A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
^"First Minister Vaughan Gething announces new Welsh Government Cabinet | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
^"Being re-elected as Member of the Senedd for Clwyd South is a huge honour. It has been a privilege to work with constituents over the last ten years to improve and champion our area, and I will continue to work as hard as I possibly can. (1/5)". Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
Christian Skates (born 2 April 1976) is a Welsh Labour politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport since 2024. Skates has represented...
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and Portugal. "It's a serious business consideration," Tennant said. KenSkates, Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales said...
for Skills and Technology during a reshuffle by Carwyn Jones, replacing KenSkates who was appointed Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism. On 5...
member of the cabinet in the Welsh Government. The current officeholder is KenSkates since March 2024. The establishment of a role focusing on North Wales...
Trefnydd of the Senedd, with Hutt also keeping her position as Chief Whip. KenSkates returned to Cabinet as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport...
Appointments. The role and governance of sponsored bodies was stated by KenSkates (Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure), in a written statement...
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Wales and the Arts Council of England. 17 April – Transport Minister KenSkates says there will be changes to Wales's default 20mph speed limit in built...
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Co-Chair of Vaughan Gething's Welsh Labour leadership campaign alongside KenSkates MS. Shipton, Martin (13 August 2013). "Jayne Bryant targets seat at the...
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and Alun Davies withdrew on 18 September 2018 to endorse Eluned Morgan. KenSkates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport in the Welsh Government;...
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Union CEO Roger Lewis, the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Minister KenSkates, the Celtic Manor Resort CEO Ian Edwards, and the Transport for Wales'...
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First Minister Carwyn Jones Preceded by Ieuan Wyn Jones Succeeded by KenSkates Minister for Health and Social Services In office 4 May 2007 – 13 May...
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