Zac Goldsmith quits as MP over 'doomed' Heathrow expansion decision

Richmond Park MP’s resignation on day of government go-ahead for third runway forces difficult byelection for Theresa MayZac Goldsmith has resigned as a Conservative MP over the government’s decision to back a third runway at Heathrow airport, describing it as the “most polluting, most disruptive, most expensive option”.The Conservatives said they would not run against Goldsmith, who will stand as an independent in the byelection. But he will have to defend his seat again