MP from May's party resigns after Heathrow decision

LONDON (Reuters) - Conservative lawmaker Zac Goldsmith, a vocal opponent of the expansion of Heathrow Airport, on Tuesday notified the government of his decision to resign from parliament, the finance ministry said in a statement. Goldsmith, who represents a constituency near the airport, had previously pledged to quit if Heathrow was given the go ahead to expand -- something which happened earlier on Tuesday. The resignation will prompt an election for his west London seat. Goldsmith, who unsuc