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Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, has welcomed the announcement that both University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust will benefit from a debt write-off of £140million and £20million respectively, as part of the government’s ann

The Rt Hon Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, met via conference call with senior representatives from Torridge District Council – Steve Hearse, Strategic Manager (Resources), Cllr Ken James, Leader, and Cllr Claire Hodson Deputy Leader on Thursday 2 April 2020 to

Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, visited Westward Ho! on Friday, 13 March 2020, to inspect the damage caused to the seafront and local businesses by the recent high tides.

Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, has welcomed the news that Appledore fire station will remain open, following Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s (DSFRS) approval of revised recommendations on changes to how the service works.

I welcome the excellent news today that the Tavistock MIU will reopen on Monday 27 January 2020.

Geoffrey Cox QC has been re-elected as Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon for the fifth successive time after yesterday’s General Election.

The Government’s Taskforce dedicated to reopening Appledore Shipyard has met again to discuss ways to provide a positive and stable future for the Yard, its workforce and the wider local economy.

Statement from Geoffrey Cox QC MP.

“Following the notice of temporary closure of Tavistock MIU earlier this year, I urged the Trust to commit to ensuring this valuable service will reopen; I have continued to monitor the situation closely.  

Geoffrey Cox QC, Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon, has welcomed today’s announcement by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, regarding plans to deliver high-quality 4G mobile coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025.

Local MP, Geoffrey Cox QC, the Government’s Attorney General, has expressed his “quiet satisfaction” at today’s announcement that Torridge and West Devon’s schools are to benefit from a massive boost in pupil funding.