Geoffrey Cox

English lawyer and Member of Parliament

Geoffrey Cox - English lawyer and Member of Parliament
Born

April 30th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Held the position of Member of Parliament for Torridge and West Devon since 2005. Served as Attorney General for England and Wales from 2018 to 2020. Instrumental in providing legal advice to the government regarding Brexit negotiations and related legal matters. Engaged in various legal and parliamentary discussions throughout political career.

Served as Attorney General during Brexit negotiations

Represented Torridge and West Devon since 2005

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