Zac's back: Goldsmith to be given peerage and continue as Environment Minister

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Controversial appointment will mean one of the Conservative's leading environmental champions will remain in government

Zac Goldsmith is set to be awarded a peerage that will allow him to continue in hisb role as Environment Minister, despite losing his Richmond seat in last week's election. Following days of speculation,...

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