Conservative Parliamentary Candidate is "Non Dom" for Tax

10.57.00am GMT Thu 3rd Dec 2009

Zac Goldsmith, Conservative Candidate for Richmond Park, has been forced to admit that he claims not to live in the UK for tax purposes and is a "Non domiciled" tax exile.

Commenting on the news that Mr Goldsmith planned to give up his tax status next year, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Lord Oakeshott said:

"Zac Goldsmith can't swim ashore for tax purposes just months before an election and be a credible Tory candidate.

"How on earth could he sit in Parliament and pass laws for our people when he hasn't paid British taxes on all his worldwide income and capital?

"It is hard to see how he could represent families struggling in the recession when he's been given his mansions on a silver platter by Cayman Islands trusts."