Goldsmith was critical of Sunak's decision to ask him to apologize for his criticism of a parliamentary committee investigation into former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and said that the government's behavior was unacceptable.
The split in the ruling Conservative Party highlights the deep divide over the treatment of Johnson.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Zac Goldsmith Resigns as Minister of State for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment
Zac Goldsmith, Britain's Minister of State for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment, resigned on June 30th, citing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's lack of interest in environmental issues.
02 July 2023 · 01:34 UTC
