Ben Goldsmith

Ben Goldsmith is a financier and environmentalist, known for his conservative political leanings and advocacy for environmental causes. He is the brother of Zac Goldsmith, a former Conservative minister. Goldsmith is currently newsworthy due to two recent developments. First, he is a major investor, alongside his brother Zac, in a new sports radio station called trkradio, set to launch soon. Second, he has been approached by Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, to help develop the party's policies on nature, including fishing and green belt preservation. This is significant because Goldsmith, a known ally of Boris Johnson, is a veteran Conservative environmentalist, and his involvement with Reform UK suggests a potential shift or broadening of his political influence and a possible attempt by Reform UK to appeal to environmentally conscious voters.