Conservative Party

Councillor, Norland Ward, RBKC London

Proof,
not promises.

A scientist and councillor with a record of delivery, ready to put it to work for the country.

Marc Goldfinger on the streets of Norland Ward, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

About

Community champion, scientist and councillor

"Public service begins with presence: being visible, listening properly, and delivering results that matter to residents."

Marc builds things. He has taken an AI cancer diagnostic through FDA clearance, a process where a regulator checks the evidence and sends it back if it isn't good enough. He is Director of Translational Sciences at a major pharmaceutical company, leading biomarker science across drug development programmes. He holds a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience from Imperial College London. Today, he is the elected Conservative Councillor for Norland Ward in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

He came to politics from industry and this is why he believes an argument doesn't count for much if the product doesn't work. That is also the habit he brings to the council chamber where he has no patience for decisions made without evidence or consultation. Marc continues to work on AI diagnostics for cancer treatments alongside his council work.

Marc is married and lives in London. He loves to go down to Cornwall on his weekends. He gets there when work allows, kayaks, walks the coast path, and clears his head away from a screen.

He was born to British and Canadian parents and speaks French, German and Italian. His grandparents survived Auschwitz. This part of his family history is why he takes freedom and democracy seriously, and why he thinks it matters who ends up in public life.

Outside council work, Marc has volunteered with several organisations, including the Terrence Higgins Trust, and serves as Deputy Chairman of the LGBT+ Conservatives. He also spent fifteen years modelling and working in television, campaigns for Hermès, Ted Baker and Eton, and shoots for Harper's Bazaar, GQ and Vogue. He is now a Parliamentary Party Candidate on the Conservative Party's national Approved Candidates List.

Policy Focus

The issues that define the next decade

Marc's policy work focuses on areas where scientific expertise and senior leadership experience create genuine insight, not just opinion.

Marc Goldfinger speaking at a conference on NHS and life sciences policy
01
NHS Productivity & Life Sciences
Britain's life sciences sector is a global competitive advantage that we risk squandering through slow NICE decisions, fragmented NHS data infrastructure, and underinvestment in translational research. Marc brings direct industry experience of what is holding back faster adoption of diagnostics and therapeutics.
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02
AI in Healthcare & Government
Having developed AI/ML clinical tools from concept to FDA clearance, and assessed AI implementation in government structures at the Cabinet Office, Marc understands both the transformative potential and the governance risks of artificial intelligence in public institutions.
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03
Adult Social Care Reform
As a member of the Adult Social Care and Health Select Committee at RBKC, Marc brings a clinical and systemic perspective to one of local government's most complex challenges, advocating for preventative investment and data-led commissioning.
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04
Industrial Strategy & Innovation
Having supported life science and medtech companies through the route to market in the UK and US, Marc understands the regulatory and commercial barriers that prevent British innovation from scaling to its full potential.
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05
Transport & Local Infrastructure
In Norland, Marc is actively campaigning against TfL bus route cancellations, the mishandled Holland Park roundabout proposals, and the spread of e-bike antisocial behaviour. Good infrastructure is the foundation of a functional neighbourhood.
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Clean Streets & Community Safety
Fly-tipping, street cleanliness, and antisocial behaviour on Norland's streets require consistent enforcement and councillors willing to use the powers available. Marc has committed to a zero-tolerance approach backed by measurable targets.
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Council Work

Holding the line at RBKC

Marc sits on two RBKC committees and serves as a council-elected trustee of Citizens Advice Kensington and Chelsea, bringing his scientific and analytical background to bear on the issues that shape daily life in the borough.

Norland Ward

Serving the residents of Norland

Marc is focused on tangible, deliverable action on the issues Norland residents raise most consistently.

1
Streets, cleanliness, and fly-tipping enforcement
Pushing for consistent enforcement of fly-tipping fines and holding the council to account on the standard of street cleaning across the ward.
2
Transport: Holland Park roundabout and safer streets campaign
Opposing the proposed Holland Park roundabout lane changes and campaigning for safer driving and cycling in RBKC and Norland.
3
E-bike misuse and antisocial behaviour
Working with local police and RBKC enforcement to address the growing problem of e-bike antisocial behaviour on residential streets.
4
Green spaces and air quality
Enhancing our streets with tree planting and air pollution reduction, including initiatives on Portland Road.
"Norland needs a councillor who not only understands the issues but has the skills and energy to take real action."
Marc's Norland Ward selection statement
Marc Goldfinger in Norland Ward

Beyond Politics

Marc Goldfinger with family
Family
Marc is married and lives in London and Cornwall. He was born to British and Canadian parents. His grandparents survived the Holocaust and taught him the importance of who ends up in public life.
Marc Goldfinger at LGBT+ Conservatives event
Volunteering
He has volunteered with the Terrence Higgins Trust and the National Brain Bank, and is Deputy Chairman of the LGBT+ Conservatives, championing inclusion within the Conservative movement.
Marc Goldfinger fashion model
Fashion & Media
For 15 years, Marc had a career in modelling and television. He featured in campaigns for Hermes, Ted Baker and Eton, alongside appearances in Harper's Bazaar, GQ and Vogue.
Marc Goldfinger kayaking in Cornwall
Cornwall & the Outdoors
Marc spends as much time as possible on the Cornish coast. His weekends are spent kayaking and hiking and he is a firm believer that the best thinking happens away from a screen and close to the sea.

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Get in Touch

Speak to Marc directly

Whether you are a Norland resident with a ward issue, a journalist, or a Conservative Party contact, Marc is always glad to hear from you.

Email Enquiries
info@marcgoldfinger.com
Council Email
Cllr.Marc.Goldfinger@rbkc.gov.uk
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