Zac Goldsmith

British politician and journalist · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1975 · age 51

Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith, Baron Goldsmith of Richmond Park is a British politician, life peer and journalist who served as Minister of State for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment from September 2022 to June 2023.

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2023“[In response to Sunak's letter accepting his resignation] I am happy to apologise for publicly sharing my views on the Privileges Committee.”In their words30 June 2023BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2015“I was brought up by my father to identify very strongly as Jewish.”In their words7 December 2015Speaking at the Conservative Friends of Israel lunch (7 December 2015), as cited in "Zac Goldsmith: I’ve been the victim of anti-JewishRead the whole statement

“Prime Minister, having been able to get so much done previously, I have struggled even to hold the line in recent months.”In their wordsExtracts from "Read Zac Goldsmith’s resignation letter in full as former minister attacks Tory election hopes" The Independent (30 JuneRead the whole statement

2006“There are all kinds of problems with the European Union but nevertheless these things are possible.”In their words11 January 2006BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2004“I used to be obsessed by David Attenborough as a boy. He was my hero, and it was his work that made me fall in love with the natural world.”In their words4 April 2004Evening StandardRead the whole statement

2000“If the magazine collapsed, if the world was going to self-destruct, I would just sink my hands into the mud and live like a pig. Not in a negative sense [...] I mean, I love pigs.”In their words15 October 2000The GuardianRead the whole statement

1975Born20 January 1975

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Goldsmith admired Conservative leader David Cameron

Stirling Moss, Goldsmith, Charles, Prince of Wales and event founder Steven Glaser at the launch of the annual Revolve Eco-Rally on U.N. World Environment Day, 3 June 2007

Goldsmith campaigning at a green rally outside Kew Gardens Tube Station at Kew, London in June 2008

Goldsmith was defeated by Labour candidate Sadiq Khan.

St Simon Zelotes Church, London

In their own words 4

Zac Goldsmith

4 statements, newest first

[On the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) policy in London] You can make the case that it’s a clumsy policy, that it’s going to affect people who can least afford it.
24 July 2023 · The Guardian, Own words
I have been horrified as, bit by bit, we have abandoned these commitments - domestically and on the world stage. ...
2015 · 2015-2023, Own words
I am very, very cynical, and have never had much affection for politicians [...] But I am a punter, and a punter does not punt unless he has a chance of winning.
11 December 2005 · The Independent on Sunday, Own words

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About this person

A member of the Conservative Party, he was its candidate at the 2016 London mayoral election and was Member of Parliament (MP) for Richmond Park from 2010 to 2016 and 2017 to 2019. Ideologically characterised as having liberal and libertarian views, he is known for his support for environmentalism and localism.

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