🚨 〓〓 Cautiously optimistic news for Cornwall today: In his first statement to the Commons, the new PM Andy Burnham has committed to a proper devolution deal for the Duchy, with OR WITHOUT an elected Mayor.

#Cornwall Council Leader Cllr Leigh Frost responds to Andy Burnham’s announcement of a devolution deal for Cornwall without the need for a mayor, made during his first Commons speech as Prime Minister.

They said it couldn't be done. They said a PM from Manchester won't get Cornwall. They'll force you to have a Mayor they said. They'll make you join up with Devon, they said. In politics, if you don't ask, you won't get. Our PM gets Cornwall. (1/3)

Big win for Cornish MPs pushing for more devolution (without a mayor) PM Burnham now: "I have asked Number 10 North to begin work with Cornwall Council and its six MPs on a devolution deal, with or without an elected mayor. And I extend the same offer to all parts of England without devolved power"

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Andy Burnham backs Cornwall's devolution bid, hopes for a pasty - CornishStuff

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has replied to Cornwall Council leader Leigh Frost, backing Cornwall's rural model of devolution and its bid to become a Single Foundation Strategic Authority, and hoping t...

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#NEWS: Cornwall Council’s Cabinet has agreed to the Government’s plan to make #Cornwall a single Foundation Strategic Authority. This would keep strategic decision-making within Cornwall and create opportunities to secure more powers and funding in future. 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

This cannot happen. Devon’s NHS is in debt. If there’s a merger, Cornwall’s NHS budget will be used to pay Devon’s debt, leaving less money for us. It’s outrageous. Every time a new Devonwall scheme is proposed, Devon benefits and Cornwall loses out. www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...

Cornwall hits back at 'outrageous' health merger with Devon

Cornwall Council's leader has written to the Government explaining why the NHS bodies should not be combined

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Reform are in trouble for trying to ban election material in Cornish. They’re claiming it’s all a lie as they “wouldn’t ban any British language”. But here’s the amendment - which says only English or Welsh is allowed. It doesn’t mention Cornish anywhere. Reform are the liars.

They STILL refuse to give up their obsession with Devonwall. This time it’s Torbay council leader David Thomas. They have no respect for Cornish national minority status, and no respect for Cornish people’s expressed will, no matter how many times we tell them.

Andy Burnham once stated he didn’t understand why Cornwall and Devon don’t have a joint mayor. Which goes to show how little he understands Cornwall. Cornwall’s MPs will have to work extra hard to help him understand that the Cornish are a nation. www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...

Metro mayor idea for Devon and Cornwall slammed

The idea has been rejected by those who don't want to see Cornwall hitched to the 'English county' - never mind the cream tea dilemma

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Have you read this blog✍️ in our Devolution Hub focused on Cornwall, @JoanieWillett, @exeter.ac.uk, advises against a one-size-fits-all approach to devolution and argues for a more flexible approach that can create governance that works for all. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/devolution-a...

Cornish MP Perran Moon stands up in Parliament and declares “I am Cornish, not English”

Reform are anti-Cornish assimilationists. But let’s remember action from Labour’s leadership counts more than just warm words at the despatch box. Will the Devolution bill specifically mention Cornwall? Will the government support Anna’s language bill? Will minority status be written into UK law?

Cornish MPs have called on Historic England to ensure that its Cornish sites reflect Cornwall’s national history and status. They say Cornwall’s heritage is not “a subset of English history”. Even better would be to call for all Cornish heritage sites to be run from Cornwall.

The Cornish are a recognised national minority, equal in status to the Welsh and Scottish. Like the Welsh and Scottish, we have a right to the dignity of recognition as a UK nation and powers to make our own decisions with devolution. Sign the petition to recognise Cornwall as a UK nation.

Petition: Grant Cornwall nation status

We urge the UK Government to formally recognize Cornwall as a nation, granting it equal status to Wales and Scotland. This includes devolved powers, cultural preservation, and official recognition of ...

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Cornwall Council has today (July 22) backed a motion calling on the Government to formally recognise Cornwall as the fifth nation of the United Kingdom, alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Cornwall Council passes motion calling for Cornwall to be recognised as the UK’s fifth nation

Cornwall Council has today (July 22) backed a motion calling on the Government to formally recognise Cornwall as the fifth nation of the United Kingdom, alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern...

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Cornwall Council backs motion for Duchy to be recognised as UK's fifth nation #Cornwall #Kernow 🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...

Cornwall Council backs motion for Duchy to be recognised as UK's fifth nation

Cornwall Council has backed a motion calling on the Government to formally recognise the county as the fifth nation of the United Kingdom.

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#NEWS: 〓〓 Cornwall Council has backed a motion calling on the government to formally recognise Cornwall as the fifth nation of the United Kingdom, alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. More on this 🔗 www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news...

Cornwall Council has voted in favour of the motion calling on the Government to formally recognise Cornwall as the UK’s fifth nation, and to reach a devolution settlement that properly reflects Cornish national identity.

Cornwall Council leader Leigh Frost calls for Cornwall to be officially recognised as the fifth nation of the UK, and for Cornwall to have a “stronger place in the union that we have contributed to for centuries”

The Cornish are a recognised national minority, just like the Welsh and Scottish. A bill that denies us our own devolution, when those rights are given to the Welsh and Scottish, is discrimination. Well done to @perranmoonmp.bsky.social for taking a stand on this. www.itv.com/news/westcou...

The challenge for Cornish MPs will be convincing the government that Cornwall should get higher levels of devolution without a mayor. As it stands there is nothing in the bill which allows that.

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For those trying to get their head around the scale of the English #Devolution Bill, there are some handy guidance documents available on the UK Govt’s website www.gov.uk/government/p...

Why was the bill withdrawn?

Anna Gelderd MP@annagelderdmp.bsky.social · 2y ago

Kernewek should be part of daily life, not just history books. That’s why I introduced the Cornish Language and Heritage Bill, to make learning and using Kernewek more accessible for those who wish to. Read more in my latest article for Parliament News👇 parliamentnews.co.uk/embracing-co...

In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister says he recognises Cornish national minority status, and wishes the people of Cornwall a happy St Piran’s Day. Gool Peran Lowen!

Today is St Piran’s Day, Cornwall’s national day. Gool Peran Lowen! Gool Peran Lowen dhe bubonan yn Kernow hag a-dro dhe’n bys! Wishing everyone in the nation of Cornwall and lovers of all things Cornish a very Happy St Piran’s Day! #StPiransDay #GoolPeranLowen

The results are in from MP Noah Law’s survey, and Cornwall’s opinion is clear. We don’t want Devonwall. We’re a national minority, and we have the right to our own devolution and our own voice. www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/survey-...

Survey launched by MP sends message that people want Cornwall, not 'Devonwall'

What are your thoughts on the proposal for devolution? Let us know in the comments below👇

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MP Noah Law is asking for Cornish views on devolution. A Devonwall Mayor? Or a Cornwall-only deal? Let him know what you think: bit.ly/cornwalldevo

Survey: Devolution in Cornwall

There has been much debate about the appropriate geography for a devolution deal in Cornwall. I want to hear your views as residents of St Austell & Newquay constituency and Cornwall more widely on th...

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Dydh da! (Good morning) Blue Skyers from Kernow 🙂 'Bronn Wenneli' (Swallow's Hill) First recorded as 'Brunwenely' c1200, the highest peak in Kernow. A beautiful, descriptive early Cornish language place name that has been Anglicised to a meaningless, and frankly abhorrent 'Brown Willy'.

In a letter to Devon council leaders seeking their proposals for reorganisation, the Government has warned them not to waste time and money on ideas that “do not sufficiently address local interests and identities”. Letter here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Angela Rayner says in the Commons that she recognises Cornish national minority status and the uniqueness of Cornwall, and that she wants to do devolution “with the people of Cornwall, not to them”