Lord Goldsmith was born in Chelsea to the Goldsmith family, known for its involvement in banking and finance. He studied at Eton before leaving early following a drugs bust by college staff. He left a sixth form college in Cambridge with four A-levels to his name.
He’s a widely travelled man, having toured Thailand, Mexico, and Italy to name a few. He also lived in California working as a researcher and in India primarily in the tourism industry.
He’s since had a strong depth of involvement in politics in the UK. He’s won the seat of Richmond in London three times, albeit for varying lengths of time. He also stood unsuccessfully for London mayor.
In his private time he’s edited The Ecologist, an environmental magazine founded by an uncle of his. In 2009 he published The Constant Economy, a short work focused on climate and economics.
