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Kenneth 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 the constituency of Clwyd South in the Senedd since the election of 2011.
Welcome to my website as your Member of the Senedd (MS) for Clwyd South. Find out more about my work across Clwyd South, campaigns and how I can help you with local issues and concerns.
Ken Skates MS is the Welsh Government minister responsible for transport, roads, buses, rail, active travel, road safety and Armed Forces in Wales. He was born in Wrexham, studied at Cambridge University and was a journalist and a community councillor before entering politics.
Ken Skates MS is a Welsh Labour member of the Senedd for Clwyd South and the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport. He has a background in journalism and politics, and his interests include skills training, tourism, environmental protection and social inclusion.
Nov 16, 2021 · The former economy minister and Clwyd South MS talks to ITV News Wales about his decision to step back from government, his future aspirations and his self-doubt in politics. He also reflects on how the pandemic changed his perspective and how he connects with the public.
May 13, 2021 · Ken Skates, the Labour member for Clwyd South in the Senedd, has resigned from his role as minister of economy, transport and North Wales. He said he wanted to focus more on his constituency and the party in North Wales.
Apr 19, 2024 · Transport Secretary Ken Skates announces changes to the default 20mph speed limit in Wales following a petition and public opposition. Some roads will revert to 30mph and councils will have more control over the policy.
