“I wanted to weave a green thread through the Conservative party; that'...” — Zac Goldsmith Quote

“I wanted to weave a green thread through the Conservative party; that's my job, and I signed up imagining that I would be in a very small minority within my party, possibly even on my own, battling away on these issues.”

“A pound invested in energy efficiency buys seven times more energy solution than a pound invested in nuclear power.”

“Of all the waste we generate, plastic bags are perhaps the greatest symbol of our throwaway society. They are used, then forgotten, and they leave a terrible legacy.”

“I have no problem with battling for a position. I have no problem trying to beat somebody out. It's a sport, competition, so I'm used to it.”

“We are living in tumultuous times, and our focus should be fighting against the oppression and injustices that are against us - not battling those who are on the same side of seeking justice and peace.”

“Imagine a progressive president fighting to fix the insane economic inequality in the country or to end the senseless drug war or, best of all, battling to get money out of politics. Wouldn't that be wonderful?”