One of my roles on Cornwall Council is to chair the Fifth Nation Members’ Working Group, which was previously known as the Cornish National Minority Working Group. The work of this cross-party panel is quite wide-ranging and our terms of reference focus on achieving greater recognition of Cornish nationhood. We seek to promote and celebrate […]
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A few weeks back, there was considerable coverage of the amendment tabled by Reform UK to the Representation of the People Bill in the House of Commons, which would criminalise the use of the Cornish language on election materials. The amendment (NC107) stated that a “person shall not print or publish … any bill, placard,
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In his first formal address to the House of Commons as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham specifically commented on the calls from Cornwall for a devolution deal. For those who haven’t heard what he said, he referenced his recent meeting with the “Liberal Democrat leader of Cornwall Council” and Jayne Kirkham MP (Truro and Falmouth), adding
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When the new Prime Minister visited Cornwall a few days ago, it was good that a journalist was able to interview him about our calls for meaningful devolution. Andy Burnham was careful to make it clear that he was not against a “devolution deal for Cornwall.” He even made an “offer” to the leader of
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Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold (mixed with Pepsi Max), Stella Artois, Black Premium Cider, Heineken Pure Malt Lager, Tennant’s Super, Foster’s Australian Lager Beer, Kronenbourg 1664 Bierre Blond, and Mango and Peach Smirnoff Crush. Plus Red Bull energy drink, Lucozade Energy and Coca Cola. This is a selection of just some of the discarded cans
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In order for the UK state and all its constituent parts to provide the services that people need – and to tackle ills in society such as poverty, inequality and the cost of living crisis – there needs to be sufficient public resource. That principally needs to come from taxation, which I feel must be
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On Wednesday 29th July, Cornwall Council’s ruling Cabinet voted to “accept the UK Government’s intention to designate Cornwall Council as a single Foundation Strategic Authority (FSA).” At the meeting, a lot was made of the significance of the move as part of the Government’s “devolution” agenda. It will surprise no-one that I was present at
An FSA – or proper devolution for Cornwall Read Post »
It is quite unbelievable that MPs from Reform UK have tabled an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill in the House of Commons, which would criminalise the use of the Cornish language on election materials. Their amendment (NC107) states that a “person shall not print or publish … any bill, placard, poster or
Reform UK: Use Cornish and go to jail! Read Post »
Nominations for the leader of the Labour Party will close this week. It looks like the only person who will be put forward is Andy Burnham and the United Kingdom will have a new Prime Minister within a matter of days. The PM-in-waiting gave a key speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester at
Burnham: what about devo for Cornwall? Read Post »
I make no apologies for writing about the Cornish language for the second week running, as it has been Speak Cornish Week 2026, when people were encouraged to learn more about Cornwall’s national language and/or have a go at conversing in Kernewek. I was pleased to attend an event at the council offices in Truro
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