Political Positions
An enthusiastic advocate of direct democracy, such as Switzerland's model of using referendums, Goldsmith believes it would help combat feelings of disenfranchisement among people and increase accountability. Among his key interests is education. In an interview with fair trade fashion designers People Tree, he said "I've put a big emphasis on schools. One campaign is to ensure every school fitted with a proper kitchen that can double up as a classroom. Children need to know where their food comes from and how to cook it. We're also trying to help every school source its food sustainably and locally."
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