I'm being called a 'turd that won't flush' - Zac Goldsmith understands criticism about his peerage

Zac Goldsmith has come up with a particularly unflattering description of himself in his maiden speech in the House of Lords.

The environment minister said he realises his peerage wasn't everyone's cup of tea and he's been called a "turd that won't flush".

The former Richmond Park MP lost seat in election to Lib Dems by nearly 8,000 votes in one of the few high-profile Conservative losses of the election.

He has been given a life peerage so that he can keep his role as environment minister.

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