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To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they will safeguard animal welfare and environmental standards in negotiating trade deals with respect to livestock products.

Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park The Minister of State, Department for International Development, The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1:21 pm, 23rd January 2020

One issue that has so far not featured enough in the General Election is the state of the environment – here and around the world. 

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Given the sheer scale of the crisis we face, I would never pretend any government in the world is doing enough to tackle it, but despite the political paralysis, I am proud of the leadership the Conservative Party has shown on these issues

The MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston on Monday announced his commitment to double donations to save rare and endangered animals from poachers.

On Monday 21st October, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston hosted coffee mornings in Richmond and North Kingston respectively. 

Zac Goldsmith: "Next year has to be a 'super year' for the environment, or frankly we're stuffed"

MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston joined many of the winning photographers at a special reception at No. 10 Downing Street to congratulate them on the exceptional wildlife photography exhibited. 

Last week, the MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston introduced the government’s landmark Environmental Bill to Parliament. The Bill sets out the government’s climate and environment ambitions and will guarantee the government keeps – or raises – the UK’s environment standards post-Brexit. 

MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston joined Nick Ferrari on LBC Radio to discuss the Extinction Rebellion. 

In the interview, the Minister for the Environment stated: 

“I have mixed views on it. I support the cause, clearly, I think they are right that we face a crisis [….]