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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Sep 3

He says that if the Minister tries to impose a Devonwall Mayor, she may witness a repeat of the Cornish uprising of 1497, and calls for a Cornish Assembly and a Minister for Cornwall

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Sep 3

North Cornwall MP Ben Maguire says national minority status creates a duty on public bodies to promote equality for the Cornish people, and to avoid “assimilationist” policies, with failure to do so potentially being challenged in court

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Sep 3

He says Cornish national minority status is “legally binding”, and that the Devolution Bill in its current form prevents the Cornish from accessing the highest levels of devolution, as to do so would violate national minority status

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Aug 27

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?

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Aug 18

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.

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 24

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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NationCymru @nation.cymru · Jul 22

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 is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 23

Whatever he likes!

Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 23

Cornwall may be governed as a county, but its people are a national minority with the rights of a nation.

Devolution for Cornwall without mayor or merger.

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Cornwall / Kernow 〓〓 @cornwalluk.bsky.social · Jul 22

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.

www.falmouthpacket.co.uk

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Cornwall Council @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social · Jul 22

#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 calls on government to recognise Cornwall as UK's fifth nation

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 22

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.

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 22

Cllr Dulcie Tudor is worried how the English would feel if Cornwall is declared a nation of the UK.

How do the Cornish feel now, Councillor? We don’t have the same rights as other minorities. Our language isn’t protected. We aren’t allowed a census tickbox. Is this OK to you?

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 22

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”

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 17

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...

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our MPs can place amendments to the bill but unless the government accepts them, they won’t stand a chance. And there’s no reason the government would, unless it recognises the importance of minority status.

Over to you @perranmoonmp.bsky.social @noahlawmp.bsky.social @annagelderdmp.bsky.social

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our national minority status remains the strongest argument as to why Cornwall should be treated differently - deciding how we are governed is our right as a nation.

Unless the government explicitly recognises it in the bill, there won’t be any way for Cornwall to have its own devolution setup.

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 10

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.

Dr Adam Evans @a-b-evans.bsky.social · Jul 10

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...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Guidance

A summary of the measures in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 10 July 2025.

www.gov.uk

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jul 10

Cornwall wants higher levels of devolution, but without a mayor.

As a national minority it’s our right to choose how we are governed, not to be held hostage by arbitrary requirements.

Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Jun 20

Why was the bill withdrawn?

Anna Gelderd MP @annagelderdmp.bsky.social · Apr 5

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👇

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Embracing Cornwall’s identity means ensuring the language remains a part of everyday life | Parliament Politics Magazine

The Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill represents a landmark moment for the Cornish language ‘Kernewek’, affirming its importance

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Mar 5

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!

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Mar 5

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

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Feb 15

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👇

www.cornish-times.co.uk

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Cornwall is a Nation @yescornwall.bsky.social · Feb 15

Plans are not “afoot” as most of Cornwall is firmly against it. And last I checked we are a democracy and a national minority, so how we are governed is up to us and nobody else…

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