"Politicians are so detested. And the main cause is not policy; it's the fact that there is no trust."Zac Goldsmith
Zac Goldsmith Quotes
British - Politician|January 20, 1975
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Zac Goldsmith Quotes
Read Zac Goldsmith quotes on trust in politics, the environment, energy and London from the British environmentalist and politician born in 1975.
"I think sometimes if you are too interested in day-to-day politics, you lose sight of the long term."Zac Goldsmith
VisionLong-Term Thinking
"I could just go to the horse races and take lovely holidays, but I have some strong views, and I want to make a difference."Zac Goldsmith
PurposeMaking a Difference
"I do not organize my private life with an eye to my career."Zac Goldsmith
PrivacyAuthenticity
"A pound invested in energy efficiency buys seven times more energy solution than a pound invested in nuclear power."Zac Goldsmith
EnergyEnvironment
"More than half the world's largest 100 economies are corporations. They have no loyalties to place or citizens."Zac Goldsmith
EconomyGlobalisation
"The 5,000 or so acres of Royal Parks are one of the things that make London special."Zac Goldsmith
LondonNature
"In North America, more than half of all children travel to school by bus. We need a similar programme in London."Zac Goldsmith
TransportEducation
"Even Karaoke needs higher standards than I can reach, so I have gone great lengths to avoid being bullied into it."Zac Goldsmith
HumorSelf-Deprecation
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About Zac Goldsmith
British - Politician | Born January 20, 1975
# Zac Goldsmith Quotes
Zac Goldsmith is a British environmentalist and Conservative politician, born on January 20, 1975, in London. He is the son of financier Sir James Goldsmith. Before entering politics, he spent about a decade as editor of The Ecologist, a long-running environmental magazine. He served as Member of Parliament for Richmond Park from 2010 to 2016 and again from 2017 to 2019, and stood as the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London in 2016, losing to Sadiq Khan in a campaign that drew criticism, including from within his own party.
In 2020 he became a life peer as Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park and served as a government minister for the environment and international affairs until 2023. His quotes reflect his long-standing focus on green issues, energy efficiency, London's parks and public transport, and his view that rebuilding trust is the biggest challenge facing politicians.
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Quick answers about Zac Goldsmith and these famous quotes.
Who is Zac Goldsmith?
Zac Goldsmith is a British environmentalist and Conservative politician, born on January 20, 1975. He was MP for Richmond Park and now sits in the House of Lords as Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park.
What was Zac Goldsmith's career before politics?
He was editor of The Ecologist, a leading environmental magazine, for around ten years before he was elected to Parliament in 2010.
Did Zac Goldsmith run for Mayor of London?
Yes. He was the Conservative candidate in the 2016 London mayoral election and lost to Labour's Sadiq Khan. His campaign was widely criticised, including by some Conservatives.
Why did Zac Goldsmith resign as an MP in 2016?
He resigned in protest at the government's support for a third runway at Heathrow, which he had promised to oppose. He lost the by-election that followed, but won the seat back in 2017.
What issues is Zac Goldsmith known for?
He is best known for environmental causes, including energy efficiency, protecting nature and wildlife, and opposing airport expansion near London.
What is Zac Goldsmith's most famous quote?
A widely shared one is "Politicians are so detested. And the main cause is not policy; it's the fact that there is no trust."