Ken Skates.
Member of the Senedd (born 1976)
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Ken Skates expressed support for Andy Burnham's vision regarding the distribution of power.Some support1 report
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Ken Skates, representing North Wales, questioned Council leadership regarding power decentralization in Cardiff Bay, a location within Wales.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ken Skates and Helen Jenner discussed policy issues in Wales, including health visitor pay and emergency alert handling.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Senedd leaders, including Helen Jenner, discussed the UK structure and criticized the UK government's independence talks.Some support1 report
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Ken Skates is named interim party leader as political activity unfolds in Wales.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Ken Skates, representing North Wales, advocated for investment and road repairs during a speech in Manchester.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Explainers that pass through Ken Skates
Ken Skates is a step on the way to someone elseAround Ken Skates this week
News at the entities that move Ken Skates most-
Senedd StructuralSenedd was accused of stalling a project due to its anti-American stance.Moves Ken Skates
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Wales StructuralCelebrities like Justin Bieber and Wim Hof popularized cold-water therapy, with Maidstone being a prison in England and Wales.Moves Ken Skates
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Catherine Fookes OperationalPolitical figures, including regional representatives, advocated for closer ties between the UK and the EU, while Kemi Badenoch criticized Andy Burnham.Moves Ken Skates
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Andy Burnham OperationalAndy Burnham and Gideon Saar discussed foreign actors undermining British democracy, noting Israel's aggressive influence operations.Moves Ken Skates
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Cardiff Council OperationalA developer has proposed a data centre in Cardiff, and the Cardiff Council has agreed to sell the site for the project.Moves Ken Skates
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Keir Starmer Mentioned togetherBurnham's actions and increased assertiveness from Beijing are putting pressure on Starmer regarding the UK's future relationship with Europe.Moves Ken Skates
Connections
The 18 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Welsh Labour Structural
Ken Skates holds the leadership role within the Welsh Labour party.
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Senedd Structural
Ken Skates holds a membership role in the Senedd, participating in its legislative and political functions.
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Wales Structural
Ken Skates serves as a political representative, influencing the governance and policy of Wales through his actions in the Senedd.
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Mike Hedges Transactional
Mike Hedges provided support for Ken Skates' nomination.
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North Wales Operational
Ken Skates functions as the representative agent for North Wales, advocating for its interests in government and leadership.
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Eluned Morgan Operational
The two entities are actively competing against each other in a leadership contest to replace the current leader.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Ken Skates provides political support for Andy Burnham's agenda regarding power devolution and spread.
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Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Transactional
Ken Skates advocated for investment opportunities at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.
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Cardiff Bay Operational
Ken Skates is actively seeking to influence the power infrastructure and development of Cardiff Bay.
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Cardiff Council Operational
Ken Skates questioned the leadership of Cardiff Council regarding specific knowledge.
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Keir Starmer Mentioned together
Ken Skates publicly praises Keir Starmer's leadership and policy achievements, often in reaction to his tenure.
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Newbridge Shared context
Ken Skates advocated for road repairs within the locality of Newbridge.
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Catherine Fookes Operational
Catherine Fookes and Ken Skates are collaborating on the delivery of a station project.
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Huw Thomas Operational
Huw Thomas, a former council leader, supports Ken Skates' leadership bid.
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Manchester Shared context
Ken Skates was present in Manchester while it served as the location for a speech.
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Europe Shared context
Ken Skates makes political calls regarding economic decline within the European context.
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Newport Shared context
Ken Skates visited Newport for political engagement.
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NATO Shared context
Ken Skates has questioned the First Minister regarding NATO membership.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Ken Skates expressed support for Andy Burnham's vision regarding the distribution of power.
- Ken Skates, representing North Wales, questioned Council leadership regarding power decentralization in Cardiff Bay, a location within Wales.
- Ken Skates and Helen Jenner discussed policy issues in Wales, including health visitor pay and emergency alert handling.
- Senedd leaders, including Helen Jenner, discussed the UK structure and criticized the UK government's independence talks.