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Chris Skidmore

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Gender Male
Age 43
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
ChildrenClementine Rose
Job Author
Politician
Historian
Archaeologist
Education Christ Church
Bristol Grammar School
BooksDeath 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 positionMinister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation of United Kingdom (2019–2020)
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Date of Upd.
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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.

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... 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...

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... " 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"...

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... 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...

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... Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, for example, said granting new oil and gas licences would put the party " on the wrong side of history"...

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... Conservative MP Chris Skidmore said the move was " the wrong decision at precisely the wrong time" and " on the wrong side of history"...

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... They also need to respond to a government-commissioned net-zero review by Conservative MP Chris Skidmore...

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... Other Tories, including Chris Skidmore, said they could not support the bill...

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... The review, by Tory MP Chris Skidmore, says delaying climate action would put the UK at an economic disadvantage...

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