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 position | Minister for the Economy of Wales (2016–2021) |
| First minist | Carwyn Jones; Mark Drakeford |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 400258 |
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
... 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
...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
... 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
... 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
... 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
... 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
... 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'
... 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...
Bridgend site to produce Land Rover-inspired Ineos 4x4
Ineos says the new Bridgend plant Will employ 500 people and produce 25,000 cars a year
Ineos Automotive has chosen Bridgend for the production of its new 4x4 vehicle, it has been announced.
It is expected to initially create around 200 jobs to make the Grenadier, and up to 500 in the long-term.
The Company is building a manufacturing and assembly plant and plans to begin production in 2021.
It has received support from the Welsh Government , and funding from the UK Government as part of a competition to develop new technologies.
The new plant is being built at Brocastle, close to Ford Bridgend, with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
Some of the skills Ineos requires Will be transferable from Ford, The Company said.
It is not known how much public funding Ineos Will receive, but it is planning to invest £600m in the new car, inspired by the original Land Rover Defender which went out of production in 2016.
The plant Will be built on a new site at Brocastle in BridgendThe new model is likely to face significant competition.
Last week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Jaguar Land Rover launched their new version of The Defender , a modern car which has also been inspired by the original machine.
At peak production, it is hoped 25,000 vehicles a year Will roll off The Line at the new 250,000 sq ft (23,250 sq m) Bridgend site.
Key parts for the Ineos vehicle - including The Body and Chassis - Will be built at a second factory in Portugal before being brought to Bridgend for assembly.
BMW Will supply the engines, and engineering assistance Will be provided by another German company, MBTech.
Ineos Group chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe said it had seen "lots of good options to choose from" for a manufacturing facility.
Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe ?
Sir Jim Ratcliffe says The Car aims to be the "spiritual successor" to the Land Rover Defender (pictured)"The decision to build in the UK is a significant expression of confidence in British manufacturing," he said.
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".
"We Will continue to do all we can to attract new business opportunities," he said.
Ford opened in Bridgend in 1980 but is due to close the plant in 2020The Welsh Government also said The Company was in talks with two Wales-based component supply companies to support their work.
The UK Government 's competition funding was aimed at technologies for the motor industry's transition to zero-emission vehicles.
The Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns described the Ineos investment as a "welcome boost" and said they had been supporting the industry through their industrial strategy.
"There have been some significant automotive investments to Wales over The Last few years, including at in St Athan and together with the Welsh Government we Will continue to provide incentives for firms like Ineos to make Wales their home," he said.
Tom Crotty, a director of Ineos Group, told BBC Wales the Welsh Government 's funding and general support was more significant than that received from the UK Government - although Mr Cairns had been helpful, he added.
He would not be drawn on the exact level of Welsh Government funding, but said it was below the rumoured £13m. It was not the deciding factor he added, and the grant was linked to The Creation of jobs.
"It's a great area with an industrial tradition, and. . there's some really great skilled people and we're going to need up to 500 really skilled people," he said.
On Brexit, he emphasised the investment did not depend on a withdrawal deal being struck with the EU, but said The Company had made no secret of supporting Theresa May 's deal and a continued open market across Europe.
The plant is being constructed on a 14-acre (five hectare) plot of land it is buying at market value from the Welsh Government .
The Welsh Government said the new business area, Brocastle Business Park, next to the established Bridgend Industrial Estate, Will be able to accommodate a further 500,000 sq ft (46,500 sq m) of space.
The closure of Ford Bridgend was one of a series of recent blows to the automotive industry in Wales, which included in Llanelli and job losses at in The Town .
Peter Hughes , Unite Wales regional secretary described the Ineos decision as "welcome news" but highlighted it was not enough on its own to mitigate the loss of the 1,700 Ford jobs.
"The Welsh Government must ensure that Ineos lives up to the standards of what we expect in Wales from socially responsible employers. It is imperative that the jobs being created are of the highest quality, well paid and unionised," he said.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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