Lord Zac Goldsmith Quits Over Tory Plot and Climate Apathy
Minister Steps Down After Tory Probe
Lord Zac Goldsmith, a Conservative peer, has dramatically resigned from his ministerial role. The move follows accusations that he was part of a Tory campaign to sabotage a parliamentary inquiry into Boris Johnson. The Privileges Committee named him among ten Tories meddling with the investigation.
Blasts Government’s Climate Inaction
In his resignation letter, Lord Goldsmith slammed the government’s “apathy” on climate change. He blamed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for seeming “uninterested” in environmental issues, a sharp rebuke from a long-standing ally of Johnson who once led Britain’s green efforts.
Claims UK Loses Global Green Clout
Goldsmith lamented the UK’s drop from the frontline of global environmental leadership. He criticised the government for ditching animal welfare policies and letting climate progress stall. Most pointedly, he took aim at Sunak for skipping an important environmental summit in Paris to attend a media baron’s party instead — a sign he says of Britain’s retreat from the world stage.
Big Blow to Government’s Green Credibility
The veteran minister’s exit is a major blow to the government’s environmental credentials. Known for his expertise and passion on green issues, Goldsmith’s departure raises fresh questions about the UK’s commitment to tackling climate change.
