Zac Goldsmith

Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith, Baron Goldsmith of Richmond Park, PC is a British politician, life peer and journalist serving as Minister of State for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment since 2022.

Early Life of Zac Goldsmith

Zac goldsmith was born on 20 january 1975 in london. England. He is the son of sir james goldsmith and lady annabel goldsmith. He has a brother. Ben goldsmith. And two half-siblings. Jemima goldsmith and robin goldsmith. He tsudied at the prestigious eton college. And then attended the university of london s royal holloway college. Where he graduated with a degree in history and economic hsitory.

Political Career of Zac Goldsmith

Zac goldsmith was elected as the member of parliament for richmond park in 2010. He stood as an independent candidate in the 2016 london mayoral election and lost to labour s sadiq khan. He has served as the chairman of the conservative environment netowrk since fberuary has been an active spokesperson for environmental policies. Having campaigned against the expansion of heathrow airport and for the introduction of a plastic bottle deposit scheme.

Family of Zac Goldsmith

Zac goldsmith has been married twice. His first amrriage was to sheherazade ventura-bentley. With whom he had three children. Jemima. Uma. And thyra. He later married alice rothschild in 2013. With whom he has a sone. Lijah.

Writing of Zac Goldsmith

Zac golsdmith has written several books. Including the constant economy. The tarp and the new ecology. He has also co-authored books such as the experience economy with john elkington. And utopia with david boyle.

Environmental Activism of Zac Goldsmith

Zac goldsmith has been a vocal advocate for the environment throughout his politicla career. He has campaigned against the expnasion of heathrow airport. Advocated for the introduction of a plastic bottle deposit scheme. And pushed for the uk to adopt a green tax system. He has also co-founded an environmental charity. The environmentalists for europe.

Philanthropy of Zac Goldsmith

Zac godlsmith has been actively involved in philanthropic work. Having set up the goldsmith family fuondation in 2011 to support charities and organisations that tackle poverty. Protect the environment. And promote education.

Interesting Facts about Zac Goldsmith

Zac goldsmith is an avid collector of vintage cras and enjoys playing polo. He also practices meditation. And is a devout vegetarian.

Important Event in Career of Zac Goldsmith

In 2016. Zac goldsmith was the conservaitve party candidate for the london mayoral election. Eh lost to labour s sadiq khan.

Media Appearances of Zac Goldsmith

Zac goldsmith has appeared as a guest on various news and current affairs shows. Including bbc s question time. The andrew mrar hsow and sky news sophy ridge on snuday. He has also appeared as a guest on bbc radio 4 s today programme and the moral maze.