Cornish lawmakers called on Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer to allow the devolution powers to Cornwall, citing its "unique" historical and cultural identity this month.
The MPs, Ben Maguire and Andrew George, believe that a unique model of governance is needed in Cornwall, adding that "A lot of people in Cornwall do see themselves on a level of the other Celtic nations and therefore deserving special status".
In a letter to the Prime Minister, the two MPs state that Cornwall has a "long-standing ambition to secure substantially greater decision-making powers and a Cornish assembly".
Maguire found that Cornwall, as a duchy, had its own king and language and therefore was deserving of a special arrangement, calling for an assembly similar to that of Wales. "The Cornish language is a very unique thing which has protected status,” he added. “Cornish people have a protected status."
Their request comes as Labour pledged to start a new "devolution revolution" in the United Kingdom.
Labour has stated that in areas with metro mayors, such as Greater Manchester, there has been economic growth due to increased investment, attributed to local powers. However, Mr Maguire opposes the mayoral model for Cornwall as he finds it is "putting all the power into one person". Instead, he proposes an assembly model with direct representation from areas across Cornwall, allowing greater scrutiny.
An assembly model would also allow Cornwall to retain 100% of business rates, with 50% going to Westminster – money that could prove crucial as Cornwall battles its property crisis, largely contributed to by the letting of holiday homes and second homes. Families are increasingly being 'priced out' of villages, said the lawmakers.
Maguire finds that increased powers would allow the region to address its injustices, instead of "getting the scraps from Westminster".
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