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Geoffrey Cox

Conservative Secretary of State MP Wikipedia ↗
Born
1960
Wroughton
School
King's College
Independent
University
Downing College
Oxford or Cambridge
In office
1.6 years
Longer than 18% of ministers
OfficeOther workEducation

In government

TM
Appointed by Theresa May
1 post · 2018–2020
  • Attorney General
    Secretary of State 2018/07 – 2020/02

Career

Before Parliament 2

1982–
Barrister
Law (barrister, solicitor)
1992–
Head of Chambers (co-founder)
Thomas More Chambers
Law (barrister, solicitor)

Alongside Parliament 2

2019–
Barrister (continued legal practice while MP)
Law (barrister, solicitor)
Undated
Standing Counsel
Government of Mauritius
Law (barrister, solicitor)unverified

After office 1

2020–
Consultant Global Counsel
Withersworldwide LLP
Management consulting

Voting record

1,571
votes since 2016
1
rebellions on whipped votes (0.1%)
0
rebellions as a minister, from 237 votes
20
free votes, with no party line
Geoffrey Cox0.1%
Typical Conservative0.3%
Votes by year
As ministerNot a ministerRebellions
Votes by topic
VotesRebellions

Free votes their own view

Votes against their party latest 1

Commons and Lords votes since 2016. Topics are assigned from division titles by keyword rules.

Interests and jobs after office

Outside earnings49
£1,221,917
Other work £1,221,917
49 entries
  • Legal services - Gherson LLP — Legal services
    2026-08-24
  • Payment received on 31 July 2026 - £11,050.00
    2026-08-24
  • Payment received on 31 July 2026 - £3,000.00
    2026-08-24
  • Payment received on 31 July 2026 - £27,500.00
    2026-08-24
  • Payment received on 15 July 2026 - £3,750.00
    2026-08-09
  • Payment received on 15 July 2026 - £55,000.00
    2026-08-09
  • Legal services - Etude A. O. Jankee — Legal services
    2026-08-09
  • Payment received on 01 July 2026 - £125,000.00
    2026-07-24
  • Payment received on 01 July 2026 - £11,050.00
    2026-07-24
  • Legal services - Messrs Williams and Belliard — Legal services
    2026-07-24
  • Payment received on 15 June 2026 - £11,050.00
    2026-07-08
  • Payment received on 15 May 2026 - £60,000.00
    2026-06-10
  • Payment received on 15 May 2026 - £11,050.00
    2026-06-09
  • Payment received on 15 May 2026 - £12,500.00
    2026-06-09
  • Payment received on 15 May 2026 - £12,500.00
    2026-06-09
  • Payment received on 15 April 2026 - £5,000.00
    2026-05-07
  • Payment received on 15 April 2026 - £60,000.00
    2026-05-07
  • Payment received on 15 April 2026 - £11,050.00
    2026-05-07
  • Payment received on 15 April 2026 - £10,000.00
    2026-05-07
  • Legal services - Janes Solicitors — Legal services
    2026-05-07
  • Payment received on 02 April 2026 - £25,625.00
    2026-04-27
  • Payment received on 16 March 2026 - £60,000.00
    2026-04-08
  • Payment received on 16 March 2026 - £11,050.00
    2026-04-08
  • Payment received on 16 March 2026 - £20,000.00
    2026-04-08
  • Payment received on 15 February 2026 - £5,000.00
    2026-03-09
Shareholdings2
2 entries
  • Shares in Thomas More Property Holdings Ltd
    2015-06-05
  • Shares in Thomas More International Ltd
    2015-06-05
Land & property2
2 entries
  • Residential in London
    2019-01-15
  • Agricultural in West Devon
    None

Current Register of Members' Financial Interests only.

Declared jobs after office 1

2020-09-01
Consultant Global Counsel
Withersworldwide LLP