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To Raise and Push for Rural Issues in Parliament

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As a representative in Parliament for a largely rural constituency, I am acutely aware of a wide variety of issues and concerns which come with modern, rural living.  Be that transport links, mobile signal, internet connections and rural schools and shops, and of course wider issues for those who work in the agriculture sector.

I have met with many of the parish councils in our rural villages and hamlets to discuss their concerns, and raised several matters with Ministers in Parliament.  Although there is welcome progress on some issues, such as the super-fast broadband roll-out across West Oxfordshire, there is still more to be done.

I am also in regular contact with many of the farmers who live and work in West Oxfordshire, and have done for generations.  Agriculture is one sector most effected by the UK's withdrawal from the EU, and I will work hard to ensure that West Oxfordshire is able to thrive from this opportunity.

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Oxford Mail - Robert Courts MP Welcomes New Thames Valley Police Officers

Monday, 1 February, 2021

An Oxfordshire MP has welcomed the announcement that Thames Valley Police has recruited more than 250 new officers.

The addition of 258 officers brings the total number across the Thames Valley to 4,250.

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Food Standards & Future Trade Agreements

Tuesday, 13 October, 2020

A number of constituents have contacted me in recent days with regard to maintaining food standards ahead of any future trade deals.

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Government Launches Pothole Repair Initiative

Saturday, 29 August, 2020

Robert said: "I warmly welcome the Government's announcement a first-of-its-kind pothole mapping project, working with businesses like Uber, Deliveroo, Tesco and Ocado to target nuisance potholes and make roads safer for everyone as people return to the office and school - backed with £2.5 billio

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Robert Writes to Thames Water to Demand Answers on the River Windrush

Friday, 13 March, 2020

Robert said: "I've written to the Director of Thames Water to seek answers as to why Thames Water has gone back on its commitment to help fund an independent investigation into the health of the River Windrush.

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Robert Reacts to Budget 2020

Wednesday, 11 March, 2020

Today's Budget delivers on our promises to the British people - to support families and help them with the cost of living, to level-up infrastructure, and to invest in Britain's future.

Here's my top 10 announcements from the Budget:

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Robert Celebrates Green Light for £1 Billion ‘Shared Rural Network’ Deal to Improve Rural Mobile Coverage

Monday, 9 March, 2020

Robert is delighted that a scheme to extend mobile coverage in hard-to-reach rural areas making poor mobile phone coverage a thing of the past has been given the green light, thanks to a major new deal between the Government and UK mobile network operators.

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Robert Welcomes Plans for Future Greener Farming

Wednesday, 26 February, 2020

Robert said: "The Government has just published new details on our future Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM), which will see farmers paid for their hard work which enhances and protects our environment.

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Robert Welcomes Increase in Council Funding

Tuesday, 25 February, 2020

Robert said: "Last night, we confirmed the biggest increase in councils’ spending power for a decade – ensuring local public services are properly supported, with a 4.4% real terms increase in funding.

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Robert Welcomes £5 Billion Gigabit Broadband Investment

Friday, 14 February, 2020

Robert said: "This Government is investing £5 billion to rollout gigabit broadband across the country, with funding targetted at the hardest to reach rural areas. We want everyone in the UK to benefit from world-class connectivity no matter where they live, work or travel.

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Witney Gazette - Witney MP Robert Courts Backs £5 Billion Transport Spend

Wednesday, 12 February, 2020

Witney MP, Robert Courts, has welcomed the Government’s announcement to invest £5 billion into overhauling buses and cycling over the next five years.

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