On 24th April 2024, it will be ten years since the Cornish were formally recognised as a “national minority” by the UK Government. This was a landmark decision with Westminster promising that the Cornish would be afforded the “same status” as the “UK’s other Celtic people, the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish.” Sadly, it has been disappointing that, during the last decade, central government has failed to meet so many of its obligations to the Cornish as set out in…

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On 20th February, the Conservative administration at Cornwall Council passed its budget for 2024-2025. It was not supported by the members of the Mebyon Kernow / Green Group. The speech from Group Leader Cllr Dick Cole was as follows: “I think the summary from the administration of this council is that they are doing a fine job in difficult circumstances and have no option but to make cuts, reduce reserves, and increase council tax by the maximum allowable amount. “Cllr Harris.…

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