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MP praises Post Office closure report 15 February 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox today welcomed a report that condemned the recent closure of Post Offices across the country and branded the public consultation process as "a sham". | more |
We cannot go on with Labour's scorched earth policy 8 February 2010 : Article for North Devon Journal 
Devon's rural communities face critical challenges over the next five years as a result of their "scorched earth" treatment at Labour's hands. | more |
Let's give Torridge and West Devon superfast broadband - without an unfair phone tax 8 February 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox, MP has welcomed new Conservative plans to deliver the roll out of superfast broadband at speeds of up to 100 Mbps across Torridge and West Devon by 2017. | more |
MP accuses Government of "political fix" in Unitary decision 8 February 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has today condemned the Government for attempting to push through legislation in favour of an Exeter Unitary Authority as a "political fix". | more |
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1 February 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox visited Tavistock College on Friday to speak to A level students about his role as an MP and the legislative process. | more |
MP presses South West Water Chief Executive on water bills and local sewage problems 29 January 2010 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox met the Chief Executive of South West Water, Chris Loughlin, at Westminster last week to discuss the recent Ofwat settlement and its effect on local water bills. | more |
MP presents veterans with commemorative badges 26 January 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox last Friday held a reception in Bideford for veterans living within his constituency who had contacted him to help obtain their HM Armed Forces Commemorative Badge. | more |
MP meets Torridge Police Chiefs 26 January 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox met Northern Devon Superintendent Kevin Harris and Inspector Shaun Kenneally last Friday to discuss the general policing situation in Torridge and areas of specific concern in local communities. | more |
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19 January 2010 : Speech 
Geoffrey Cox supports a motion to require a referendum whenever a new Treaty transfers significant powers to the EU. | more |
MP urges Trust to keep hospital meals freshly made 18 January 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has written to the Chief Executive and Chairman of the Northern Devon Healthcare Trust urging the Trust to support the continuation of the preparation of fresh hot meals at local Community Hospitals. | more |
Cox warns of new tax on village halls, churches and charities 15 January 2010 : Press Release
Churches, village halls, charity shops and sports clubs across Devon face a new £20 million tax from Gordon Brown's Government, local MP, Geoffrey Cox, has warned today. | more |
MP presses Post Office on Service Disruptions 15 January 2010 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox met senior Post Office executives this week to discuss the continued and persistent technical problems that have blighted Mobile Post Offices across Devon. | more |
MP to meet Post Office Executives over continued technical problems 12 January 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox will be meeting senior Post Office executives this week to discuss the continued and persistent technical problems that have blighted Mobile Post Offices across Devon. | more |
Cox welcomes interest-free energy saving loans for small and medium-sized business and farmers 12 January 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox today welcomed the recent announcement by The Carbon Trust of an extension to interest free energy saving loans for small and medium sized businesses and farmers. | more |
MP gives "cautious welcome" to success of fight to restore Jobcentre Plus services in West Devon 6 January 2010 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has expressed a cautious welcome for the decision by Jobcentre executives to restore some services to Okehampton and Tavistock by the end of the month. | more |
MP to hold second Veteran's event 29 December 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox is to hold another presentation for veterans of the armed forces living in the constituency. | more |
MP pledges to "do his bit" for Armed Forces 21 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox today pledged to do whatever he could to help the Armed Forces family as part of the British Legion's "Do Your Bit" campaign. | more |
MP Cox hails new action plan to help coastal towns 21 December 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox today welcomed a new action plan to reinvigorate Britain's coastal communities such as Bideford and Northam. | more |
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15 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox is to visit local hospitals and Royal Mail sorting and delivery offices as part of his Christmas Tour of the constituency. | more |
Cox urges Ministers to reconsider Chivenor cuts 14 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox, MP for Torridge and West Devon today added his voice to the campaign to save night flights by rescue helicopters based at RMB Chivenor. | more |
MP expresses "deep concern" over Mobile Post Offices 11 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox today expressed concern about the continued technical problems that are blighting Mobile Post Offices across Devon. | more |
MP leads Sheltered Housing Residents on march on Downing St 9 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox led a march of Sheltered Housing Residents to 10 Downing St in order to present a petition calling for the retention of wardens in sheltered housing. | more |
MP condemns "Wrong-headed" resurrection of Unitary Proposals 9 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has condemned the Government's decision to try and push through the abolition of District and Borough Councils in Devon before the General Election. | more |
Geoffrey Cox urges NHS Trust to reconsider shedding Matrons 9 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has urged the Northern Devon Healthcare Trust to reconsider its proposals to replace matrons, at five local Community Hospitals, with one General Manager. | more |
MP lends support to LPG Petition 8 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox is backing a petition by local people concerned about the price of LPG gas. | more |
Local Government Finances Debate 8 December 2009 : Parliamentary Debate 
Geoffrey Cox voices his concerns about the loss of wardens in sheltered housing and cuts to services for the disabled and the elderly. | more |
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7 December 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox attended the Bude Canal Partnership Trust meeting on Friday to be briefed about the latest developments in the conservation and promotion of the old canal area around the Tamar Lakes. | more |
MP dismayed at new broadband costs for schools 1 December 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox recently visited local schools to meet Headteachers, teaching staff, and governors to be briefed on their progress. | more |
MP Visits Holsworthy Community College 24 November 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox was invited last Tuesday to Holsworthy Community College to receive an update from the Head Teacher, a tour around the brand new science and technology buildings and facilities, and to meet with the Student Council. | more |
Geoffrey Cox backs plans to help protect local post offices, pubs, libraries and parks 23 November 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox has given his strong backing to plans for far-reaching new powers to be given to local people to protect community assets from closure and take over the running of public buildings and community assets. | more |
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23 November 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox today voiced his opposition to the Government's new plans to scrap disability benefits for the elderly in Devon. | more |
MP visits Buckland Brewer School 18 November 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox visited Buckland Brewer School on Monday to receive a briefing on the financial picture of the school from Headteacher Simon Green, and school governors. | more |
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16 November 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox is to hold a coffee morning in Bradworthy Village Hall on Saturday 21st November from 10:30am - 12noon, and is inviting local people to come along and have a chat. | more |
Geoffrey Cox MP condemns "toxic cocktail" of business rate hikes during recession 12 November 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox today condemned the Government for making it even harder for local businesses to operate in the recession by raising business rates yet again. | more |
MP attends opening of the Tavistock Community Sports Centre 10 November 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox was delighted to accept an invitation to attend the opening of the brand new sports facilities at Tavistock College last Saturday. | more |
MP supports community initiative on anti-social behaviour 6 November 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox has written to the Chief Constable and the local BCU Commander urging a prompt and full response to the community concerns in Bere Alston after around 50 cars were vandalised. | more |
MP Attends Northam Burrows Meeting 6 November 2009 : Press Release 
Geoffrey Cox was recently invited to a well attended meeting with the Northam Burrows 1716 Committee to discuss the erosion of the sea defences at Westward Ho! and Northam Burrows. | more |
MP calls for return of Job Centre services in Tavistock as unemployment rises 5 November 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox today called on the Government and Jobcentre Plus to restore services to Okehampton and Tavistock, ensuring that local people do not have to travel to Plymouth in order to gain access to benefits and services. | more |
Article for North Devon Journal 3 November 2009 : Article
As Remembrance Day approaches, our thoughts are naturally drawn to the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces. | more |
"Show us the money" - MP Cox demands Government opens its books 2 November 2009 : Press Release
Geoffrey Cox today demanded that the Prime Minister stop dragging his feet over a new law which requires the Government to tell us how much taxpayers' money is spent in Devon and in every other part of the country. | more |