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It should be noted that whilst Scotland and Wales have their own parliaments to fight their corners, and the North of England has the UK Labour party, Cornwall has nothing. Strangely it was the Labour government of the time that decided to deny us a

Far-right confusion

Published on 2013-05-12 04:40:59

1) The English Defence League - Cornwall Division (Kernow), so desperate to protect Cornish communities and Cornish culture, and not at all a racist or English supremacist organisation, is run in part by Dorsets Tim Ablitt who also happens to be a me

The Ascent of Autonomous Nations

Published on 2013-05-09 06:48:03

Petition - Money collected from Cornwall's dead should stay here

Published on 2013-05-06 13:56:13

Petition | Duchy of Cornwall: Money collected from Cornwall's dead should stay here | Change.org

Being different

Published on 2013-05-05 03:27:15

I'm sure that in the days to come we will have some more detailed analysis of the Cornish elections, but that's not what this short post is about.

The shame of Wadebridge

Published on 2013-05-03 16:21:11

BBC News - Local election 2013: 'Put disabled down' councillor re-elected in Cornwall: A Cornwall councillor who quit after saying disabled children should be "put down" has been re-elected to the unitary authority.

Breizh United - promoting Breton unity

Published on 2013-04-29 03:58:51

Before the French presidential elections so much was promised to Brittany. Radical decentralisation to the regions and the ratification of the charter for minority languages were clearly stated as objectives by the to-be-victorious Socialist candidat

Axe the Bedroom Tax in Falmouth

Published on 2013-04-26 14:29:52

Promoting Breton unity

Published on 2013-04-25 06:11:51

Only Cornwall should win here

Published on 2013-04-25 05:23:51

The collated results from every division MK contested in the 2009 Cornwall Council election as a bar chart and a percentage, can we do better than third over all this time. If you want to make this happen, here's how you can help. Like and share this

The left-of-Labour vote in Cornwall

Published on 2013-04-24 06:20:57

The Left Vote is a site dedicated to highlighting the election campaigns of those to the left of the stifling Westminster consensus. It is not affiliated to any left grouping, will no doubt promote flawed or controversial candidates alongside sound a

Anti-racism spelled out in black and white

Published on 2013-04-24 06:08:58

Former member of BNP Sue Bowen disowned by UKIP Sue Bowen claims she was "duped into joing the BNP" and yet somehow still thought that she had what it took to be an elected representative for her community. Stunning! Simply stunning. It makes depre

Pawl Dunbar's Cornwall

Published on 2013-04-22 06:22:29

Pawl Dunbar's Cornwall

The UK's ambiguous attitude towards unions

Published on 2013-04-20 15:37:25

Why is Cornwall always forgotten. What are our nationalist and autonomist politicians doing wrong?

Labour attempts to misrepresent Mebyon Kernow

Published on 2013-04-14 10:42:14

How should an election be fought? When a candidate knocks on your door do you want to hear facts or do you prefer good old mudslinging? Of course nobody wants to stand on their doorstep and hear a long list of of facts and figures that are often

Left Unity in the Duchy

Published on 2013-04-13 05:23:11

The Left Unity movement, blogged about here, now has a contact point in Cornwall. They ask you to contact Lowenna Lawry: cornwall@leftunity.org. Could Mebyon Kernow find a place in such a project?

A Cornish Non-FIFA football team?

Published on 2013-04-13 04:54:28

I was wondering if anybody in Cornwall ever considered trying to form a Cornish representative team to take part in non-FIFA football games?

Gender Imbalances in European Regions

Published on 2013-04-09 07:35:02

From the ESPON 2013 Programme, the European Observation Network for Territorial Development and Cohesion. You'll need to visit the original article here to read the stats.

Mebyon Kernow's manifesto for 2013

Published on 2013-04-08 07:13:49

Mebyon Kernow's manifesto for 2013 pdf. To help with MK's campaigning contact them here.

Should Colin Brewer be put down?

Published on 2013-04-05 07:11:43

Disabled children "should be put down" ex-councillor Collin Brewer will stand for May elections: A councillor who resigned after a public backlash after he admitted to saying disabled children should be "put down" will stand for re-election in May.

Anarchists and republicans: bedfellows?

Published on 2013-04-05 05:52:52

Anarchists and republicans: bedfellows?

Of English elephants and Cornish mice

Published on 2013-04-02 16:46:36

We can’t have a repetition of the situation 12 years ago whereby 10% of the people of Cornwall called for their own assembly, only for it to be rebuffed out of hand by the political establishment because it was inconvenient for them. England the

Fascist Alert! - The Breton far-right

Published on 2013-04-01 12:42:32

Below is a list of Breton far-right organisations and websites. These groups have well documented links to fascists and violent criminals from around Europe.

Stop the Bedroom Tax in Cornwall

Published on 2013-03-29 11:29:37

Can we empower Cornwall with the Sustainable Communities Act?

Published on 2013-03-29 10:59:21

On 16th April, Cornwall Council will be voting on the future of the Sustainable Communities Act in Cornwall. The Act radically changes the way local people can relate to central government, allowing us to address community decline through a bottom-up

A new left party or just another left party?

Published on 2013-03-27 09:52:39

Ken Loach has called for the creation of a new party to unify the various factions of the UK's radical left. You can read about the project here on the Left Unity blog: Sign up to support Ken Loach’s appeal.

Council of Europe urges more ratifications of Regional or Minority Languages Charter

Published on 2013-03-25 09:59:27

Council of Europe urges more ratifications of Regional or Minority Languages Charter

A new world is emerging under the rusted structures of the nation-state

Published on 2013-03-22 17:44:55

Catalonia, Scotland, Quebec, Flanders, the Basque Country may soon be sovereign and independent states.

The English Greens on Cornish devolution

Published on 2013-03-22 14:44:42

The Green Party is committed to supporting devolution of power to Cornwall including a full Cornish Assembly with regional powers.

Europe of a hundred flags

Published on 2013-03-16 08:27:50

Here is the soon-to-be-released map of European nations, peoples and regions. Notice that England and some English regions have now been included. This map and others are available from the Breton company Geobreizh.

Shout Kernow

Published on 2013-03-12 09:02:42

This Shout Kernow blog is part of a project that aims to record and sustain the living tradition of pub singing in Cornwall. By:

Developments in English regionalism

Published on 2013-03-11 09:01:37

Following an original post

51% of the Cornish

Published on 2013-03-05 08:33:55

Women in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The BBC's sense of English fair play

Published on 2013-03-04 10:27:42

So Mebyon Kernow, a long established left-of-centre green democratic nationalist party opposed to all forms of intolerance, won't have an electoral broadcast

Happy Pirantide to you all!

Published on 2013-03-04 05:46:39

To mark St. Piran’s Day, the Patron Saint of Cornwall, 5th March 2013 Dhe Gernowyon yn pub le, Dy’ Goel Sen Piran da dhywgh-hwi oll!

The tax position of the Duchy of Cornwall

Published on 2013-03-02 04:38:09

Found on the Confirm or Deny blog. Click on image to read.

Free your computer now!

Published on 2013-02-17 15:25:17

The Cornwall (and Devonshire) Linux User Group For a free operating system and plenty of free software then you can't do better than Linux. There are next to no viruses as well so no need for protection.

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett giving a lecture at Tremough next month

Published on 2013-02-12 14:28:36

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett giving a lecture at Tremough next month. This is an excellent opportunity for Mebyon Kernow, Celtic League and others to go along and question our allies as to their position on devolution and the Cornish question i

Borderlines and family ties

Published on 2013-02-11 05:01:15

Borderlines: Countries are defined by the lines that divide them. But how are those lines decided - and why are some of them so strange? Borderlines explores the stories behind the global map, one line at a time.

Our Cornwall or their Cornwall?

Published on 2013-02-07 05:12:22

No doubt, following analysis of the 2011 census results, more telling maps with be forthcoming from OurCornwall.

18% of Bretons for independence

Published on 2013-02-02 04:31:04

From the Celtic League: A popular Breton magazine is at the centre of a controversial debate about the freedom of the French press following the censorship of a front page story by the boss of a well known French newspaper, who owns a share in the pu

For a bilingual TV station in Brittany

Published on 2013-01-31 06:21:17

Please consider signing the following petition to support our Breton cousins in their campaign to obtain a bilingual TV station for Brittany. To sign the petition click here: Pour une vraie télé publique régionale bilingue en Bretagne Please l

Sovereignty and the national question

Published on 2013-01-28 11:12:02

The British media's sidelining of Scotland and its referendum is part of a history in which questions of nationality are smothered by the UK establishment. Today, it is increasingly clear that popular sovereignty is incompatible with the UK state. Ye

New TLD projects

Published on 2013-01-24 06:48:30

ECLID - European Cultual and Linguistic Internet Domains.

A private citizen with very peculiar rights

Published on 2013-01-24 05:54:55

The Duchy of Cornwall describes itself and is described by Government as a “private estate”. As will now be demonstrated it is a private estate headed by a private citizen which enjoys a unique set of privileges which enables it to enjoy real pow

Minimizing Domination

Published on 2013-01-20 07:12:35

As more evidence seems to emerge daily(1)(2) of the Duke of Cornwall's completely antidemocratic right to influence the governance of Cornwall and wider UK perhaps it's time for us to consider demanding a proper modern democracy. Perhaps it's time fo

So Cornwall is a separate Kingdom!

Published on 2013-01-06 07:16:01

"I know the Cornish have been shouting about this for a long time, but they turn out to be right".

Welfare: Myths vs Reality

Published on 2013-01-05 14:09:55

Why do we think otherwise?

Learning Breton

Published on 2013-01-04 10:22:39

For anybody interested in hearing some spoken Breton (Brezhoneg) then below you'll find a pretty dam good example.

A Google map of where Breton is spoken

Published on 2013-01-04 10:22:39

Lec'hioù ma vez komzet brezhoneg - Google Maps - Ar soñj gant ar gartenn-mañ a zo renabliñ stalioù, embregerezhioù, ti touristed ha kement zo tout e-lec'h ma vez komzet brezhoneg.The idea of this map is to locate shops, companies, tourist infor

Olympics – Breton Flags Confiscated

Published on 2013-01-04 10:22:39

Olympics – Breton Flags Confiscated « Celtic League

Breton Arrested After Visit to Arts Council of Wales Stand at Inter-Celtic Festival

Published on 2013-01-04 10:22:39

Breton Arrested After Visit to Arts Council of Wales Stand at Inter-Celtic Festival « The Celtic League

The Bretons that protect their land

Published on 2013-01-04 10:21:04

Bretons resist the land grab of multinational company VINCI. First Plogoff now Notre-Dame-des-Landes. The below is from the Celtic League.

Battle lines drawn over new airport for Nantes

Published on 2013-01-04 10:20:37

BBC News - Battle lines drawn over new airport for Nantes

Nadelik lowen! Nedeleg laouen! Joyeux Noël! Merry Christmas!

Published on 2012-12-25 07:33:05

Nadelik lowen! Nedeleg laouen! Joyeux Noël! Merry Christmas!

The Icelandic example

Published on 2012-12-16 06:10:26

Scottish independence: Icelandic president Olafur Grimsson enters debate:

2011 Census results for Cornish

Published on 2012-12-12 12:02:27

Nationalia: 57.5% state that Wales is their only nation, with highest proportions in the south east and lowest in the north east · Almost 14% of people in Cornwall declare a Cornish national identity · Englishness more than doubles Britishness in E

It's got to be Gillingham!

Published on 2012-12-05 06:19:35

Whose Europe? from the Wessex Regionalists

Published on 2012-12-02 08:10:41

A guest blog here from the Wessex Regionalists that pretty much hits the nail on the head when it comes to my views on the Europe Union. The articles to be found on the Wessex Regionalists blog are of an excellent quality and well worth a read. All t

Will it be Scottish nationalists that damn Cornwall's border?

Published on 2012-11-28 11:12:38

Are the SNP ready to support the Tories over boundry change in 'England' for the option of devo max? Boundary changes for devo max: the Tory-SNP deal that may reshape the UK. Alarm bells should now be ringing at MK, the EFA, the Celtic Leag

Mebyon Kernow conference 2012 on Audioboo

Published on 2012-11-25 10:18:23

Listen to ‘Mebyon Kernow conference 2012’ on Audioboo

Gordon Brown’s Pro-union speech should leave Cornish in no doubt

Published on 2012-11-18 10:35:54

Gordon Brown’s Pro-union speech should leave the Cornish in no doubt. He states: "We have guaranteed that no matter whether you are Scottish English Welsh or Irish you will have not just the same political rights but the same economic and social r

A better world

Published on 2012-11-17 17:35:31

Is there really no alternative? Is the current economic system the only possible option? Since the collapse of the Soviet Union it seems that one could be forgiven for thinking that the debate was closed.

Still looking for the best beach in Cornwall?

Published on 2012-11-14 03:59:44

Porth Emmet from Fylmys Glawlen Gwer on Vimeo. Want to find Porth Emmet beach? Click here.

Independence and federalism?

Published on 2012-10-31 10:40:24

Federalism is traditionally understood as being opposed to nationalism, but the idea that Scotland should be a member state of the EU in its own right rather than part of the member state called the UK is hardly an example of the kind of nationalism

Keeping some perspective

Published on 2012-10-31 10:34:20

If like me you've been totally underwhelmed by the very paltry efforts of Visit Cornwall and Cornwall Council to give any recognition to our Celtic culture, language and national identity on their respective websites then

The girl won't be stopped!

Published on 2012-10-27 07:58:00

Freedom of information campaigner and journalist Heather Brooke says the decision by the government to veto the release of letters from Prince Charles is almost feudal and an affront to democracy. Brooke says that while the coalition government has made the workings of the state more transparent, a 'ruling elite' is still defending secrecy

The truth will out

Published on 2012-10-24 03:32:06

Our Cornwall

Published on 2012-09-30 05:58:31

Cornwall Council are planning another huge jump in the population of Cornwall over the next 20 years. Join us and oppose their plans to re-shape our land..

To keep your Human Rights and obtain Cornish Rights!

Published on 2012-09-22 10:13:35

To keep your Human Rights, Act - BIHR Bringing rights to life Click on the link above and you'll have the chance support Human Rights in the UK as well as a space to call for Cornish rights.

When the Cornish pound?

Published on 2012-09-18 14:09:34

All Catalan now.

Published on 2012-09-16 07:02:47

We are Catalan and we want independence! Here's another image of multiculturalism in action that will have both far-right thugs and cynical state-nationalists choking on their cereal I hope. Stateless nations, in this instance Catalonia, can welcome immigrants and their descendants as parts of their diverse societies. This is an image that simply will not compute in the minds of various 'anti-fascist' organisations so intimately bound as they are to the state-nationalisms (imperialisms) of [..]

Cornwall's MP's 1812 - 2012 compared

Published on 2012-09-02 08:30:40

Common Rights from Peter Tatchell

Published on 2012-08-30 13:03:42

This is just to promote the new website of a friend of Cornwall, Peter Tatchell, and one of his foundations very worthy campaigns. Common Rights: Despite the Commonwealth's formal commitment to democracy, human rights, equality and individual freedom, human rights abuses are widespread throughout most member states. These abuses variously include state executions, censorship, torture, detention without trial and restrictions on free speech and the right to protest. There is also frequent sta [..]

What do the Tories and the BBC have in common?

Published on 2012-08-24 06:40:51

The desire to manipulate people in the name of Anglo-British nationalism could be the unfortunate answer. When it comes to quashing Cornish national identity and our hopes of any real devolution then these others wise enemies are quick to combine their efforts. An example: The Tories in Cornwall have recently announced that the campaign for a Cornish assembly is a divisive and inward looking failure. They described the campaign as a form of separatism from the United Kingdom. At this point m [..]

The Daily Mail wants your feedback!

Published on 2012-08-02 08:14:42

Of course we could add 99% of Cornish papers - Wester Morning News, Cornwall Today, Cornish Guardian, The Cornishman, The West Briton as well as the network of 'Local People' websites to the above as they are all owned by the same Northcliffe Media group.

Proud to be British?

Published on 2012-07-30 07:54:32

Hope not hate are looking for your feedback again following the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. You can send then you thoughts here: HOPE not hate | Proud to be British?

Trelawney Alliance new website

Published on 2012-07-28 12:01:04

The Trelawney Alliance is administered by a Committee under the Chairmanship of Jean Charman to forward democratic opinions about intended developments with the ultimate aim of getting unnecessary plans overturned. We say NO to the proposed mass build of 48,200 new homes in Cornwall, but YES to affordable homes and social housing for local people. It is time to tell the developers that!

The 2012 Human Rights Tour coming to Kernow

Published on 2012-07-26 07:58:53

The 2012 Human Rights Tour organised by the British Institute of Human Rights is coming to Cornwall. The event will be held on the 20th of September, Truro Town Hall, Municipal Buildings, Boscawen Street, Truro, TR1 2NE.

Cornish not welcome at the Games 2

Published on 2012-07-26 07:05:00

Cornish flag not permitted at Olympic Games The Anglo-British state doesn't want us. Our identity and the symbols attached to it are unwelcome. What surprises me is that still so many of us want the Anglo-British state!

How Democratic is the UK?

Published on 2012-07-22 10:32:00

How Democratic is the UK? The 2012 Audit produced by the Democratic Audit is now out. Sadly next to no mention is made of the Cornish autonomy movement, national identity or constitutional position. Equally the '3 Celtic nations' - Scotland, Wales and the British controlled bit of Ireland - are often mentioned when any impartial observer provided with all information could only conclude that there is a fourth 'Celtic' national identity in the UK.

A British Future but without the Cornish?

Published on 2012-07-19 05:19:31

British Future describe themselves as "a new independent, non-partisan think-tank seeking to involve people in an open conversation, which addresses people’s hopes and fears about identity and integration, migration and opportunity, so that we feel confident about Britain’s Future. "We want to ensure that we engage those who are anxious about cultural identity and economic opportunity in Britain today, as well as those who already feel confident about our society, so that we can togethe [..]

Cornwall is not England T-shirts

Published on 2012-07-17 04:04:44

For all those who wish to show their support for the Cornish nation. £7.99+ £2.00P&P from MK Merchandise 14,Pendarves St, Troon nr Camborne CORNWALL TR14 9EG.

Making our Cornish society richer, fairer, stronger, brighter

Published on 2012-07-14 04:52:01

You can read here a recent article, No One Is Free Until Everyone Is Free by Mark Wilson, which started out, frankly, being pretty defamatory of the Cornish cause in general but then, with a little help and good-will, was re-written as a much more balanced and thought provoking piece on the possible inter-relations of nationalism, anti-racism and racist abuse in Cornwall. The title, by the way, quotes Fannie Lou Hamer of the US civil rights movement. In a chilling coincidence, while this arti [..]

Abolish the Duchy Campaign

Published on 2012-07-11 12:01:23

Republic are holding a meeting in Kernow to discuss their Abolish the Duchy of Cornwall campaign. The details of the meeting are here.

HOPE not hate can't see the Cornish

Published on 2012-07-04 11:46:05

The HOPE not hate -Proud to be British?- survey results our out and can be found here.

Is Cornish nationalism a joke?

Published on 2012-07-02 14:51:55

As Mebyon Kernow party leader has pointed out Cornwall is to be totally ignored, yet again, when the House of Lords is reformed. This follows hot on the heals of the Devonwall constituency, Devonwall police commissioner and a long list of other assaults on our identity and territorial integrity.

Identity

Published on 2012-06-24 10:27:48

Identity seems to be a subject worthy of comment following some recent developments.

The McKay Commission

Published on 2012-06-16 10:42:32

Out of interest has anybody from Cornwall contacted the McKay Commission.

Civil War history reveals Cornish independence plan

Published on 2012-06-12 14:46:58

Civil War history reveals Cornish independence plan

Too little too late

Published on 2012-06-05 15:20:56

Lets not be bought off by symbolic gestures empty of any real hope for Cornwall.

Republic

Published on 2012-06-03 05:21:57

Why get rid of the monarchy? Hereditary public office goes against every democratic principle. And because we can't hold the Queen and her family to account at the ballot box, there's nothing to stop them abusing their privilege, misusing their influence or simply wasting our money.

Are Skinners made in England?

Published on 2012-06-02 10:29:38

What is needed is a dedicated blog / website that would out all companies that denigrate or refuse the Cornish identity. A site that would inform readers and then urge them to contact offending companies whilst avoiding their produce. Who's up for it? If you'd like to tell Skinners what you think then click here.

Yes Scotland

Published on 2012-05-26 08:23:45

Yes Scotland

Cornish not welcome at the games

Published on 2012-05-23 14:15:06

This is the moment Andrew Ball carrying the Olympic torch had the Cornish flag taken from him just before he reached the Tamar. I'll leave you make up your own minds about the incident and how it reflects on the Anglo-British establishment's relationship with the Cornish identity.

Cornish dirt cleaned off for the torch

Published on 2012-05-20 11:58:41

It seems the repaint of the Land's End visitors centre has cleansed the Cornish out of the picture. The St Pirans flag, Cornish emblem, and the Cornish language for Land's End - Penn-an-wlas - have been removed.

Authentic euroscepticism in a nutshell

Published on 2012-05-20 07:44:58

Federal Union | Authentic euroscepticism: The idea that the rest of the EU should solve its problems together under shared, democratic, legitimate institutions is so abhorrent that we should wish recession on ourselves in order to prevent it.

Time for Cornwall to change tack

Published on 2012-05-19 10:00:05

Gross domestic product (GDP) per inhabitant, in purchasing power standard (PPS), by NUTS 2.PNG Perhaps a new approach to the governance of Cornwall is needed? Being run as an English county and being seen by London as an inconvenient periphery hasn't worked for Kernow. Cornwall is still getting a raw deal, despite the promises. The question is though do the people of Cornwall have the daring and desire to strike out on a new path?

Taking back the BBC

Published on 2012-05-18 08:35:31

This "It's essentially a very big and powerful quango" is one of the many thought provoking statements that can be found here - Taking back the BBC - on OpenDemocracies latest project OurBeeb. Another one is: “the important thing about the BBC isn’t that it’s biased towards left wing or right wing views, but towards the establishment’s worldview”.

Protecting our unique CORNISH heritage

Published on 2012-05-18 04:36:41

The History of Cornwall from the Cornwall Heritage Trust. I've got to say they don't do a bad job of recounting Cornish history but why not use the adjective 'Cornish' in the title? The word exists so why not make use of it? After all calling heritage 'English' doesn't seem to pose a problem. They write: Cornwall’s prehistory and history help us to understand Cornwall today. The Duchy’s story is different from the rest of Britain: more survives here from the Neolithic and Bronze ages th [..]

The Duchy is not democratically accountable in any meaningful sense

Published on 2012-05-16 09:57:57

The following is a transcript

The Story of Cornwall - a must watch!

Published on 2012-05-09 10:53:39

Horn Of Plenty from awen productions cic on Vimeo.

Mebyon Kernow for hope not hate

Published on 2012-05-08 14:07:09

Why do some peddle the myth that being pro-Welsh independence means you're anti-English? English for Plaid. Mebyon Kernow and the wider Cornish movement also suffer from the same misconceptions fed, undoubtedly, by the same two faced politicking of LibLabCon.

The internet does have its uses

Published on 2012-05-07 10:27:10

When it's Cornwall's turn to vote...

Published on 2012-05-04 05:28:16

The Lib Dems have taken a whipping in the 2012 Local elections.

Cornish Culture - Good for business

Published on 2012-05-03 05:15:49

Cornish Culture - Good for business: So, when it comes to thinking and talking about Cornwall, let us consider our commercial future when we use words that enhance the Cornish distinctiveness. Are we a county like Devon, or can we be that Duchy of distinctiveness? Are we selling British just as Surrey is, or are we selling Cornish with a Celtic history stretching back to pre-Roman times? Are we talking to clients about London-centric values, or are we creating an emotional attachment by helping [..]

Come to the Pasty March 29th April at 2pm on the Moor, Falmouth!

Published on 2012-04-25 11:37:21

The European Network Against Racism

Published on 2012-04-21 14:18:05

Here is just a little quick publicity for the European Network Against Racism and the work they do. You can visit their site and sign up for their weekly newsletter full of information on projects to combat racism and discrimination from around Europe.

The Federalist Party on Cornwall

Published on 2012-04-15 13:57:52

The UK is and always has been a profoundly unequal union.

Kernow Calling

Published on 2012-04-11 13:10:08

A new pressure group -Kernow Calling- is trying to take off and has set up a presence on Facebook inviting one and all to get involved.

Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall - New Website!

Published on 2012-04-07 08:24:46

Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall has a brand spanking new website that I invite you all to visit and then feedback to MK your thoughts. Above all read MK's policies as they are set out and then let the party know what you think.

Regional Devolution by the Democratic Reform Party

Published on 2012-04-04 13:16:45

Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each have their own Parliament or Assembly with powers over education, health and other areas. But MPs from these devolved nations can still vote on laws that apply solely in England, where English MPs cannot do the reverse.

Alternative finance radicals

Published on 2012-03-17 08:10:58

Following blogs here on alternative economics I've decided to link to the following article that provides a great résumé of what is open to Cornwall. Alternative finance radicals: Infusing rebellion with entrepreneurial creativity | openDemocracy.

The Pro-Cornish in the UK and beyond

Published on 2012-03-11 10:52:26

This post provides a short explanation of the list of 'pro-Cornish' groups included on this blog. Updated the 11th March 2012. Members of the Cornish movement should feel free to contact, lobby and even join some of the following in order to maintain good relations and promote the Cornish cause. If any other group believes they should be included then please do contact the blog author and explain why. Mebyon Kernow First things first. It is my opinion that Cornwall would be best served [..]

Wither Cornish Literature?

Published on 2012-03-07 13:39:18

“Books are the windows through which the soul looks out,” said Henry Ward Beecher. So where, we may ask, is Cornwall’s soul? Cornwall’s culture has been rightly celebrated in recent years and yet the role of a discernibly Cornish literature in that culture has been overlooked. I’d charge that it has been variously neglected, forgotten, or else misappropriated for the tourist industry in such guises as the Daphne du Maurier festival. Provocative? Perhaps, but not without provocat [..]

St.Pirans day

Published on 2012-03-06 13:30:11

In praise of Cornwall | Unlock Democracy

Published on 2012-03-03 06:31:20

In praise of Cornwall | Unlock Democracy. For me the campaign for devolution and decentralisation has always been about bringing power closer to the people and allowing communities to have a greater say over their own affairs. Why should decisions on transport, education or the environment be taken in Westminster, far way from the people they effect? The assumption that the policy framework should be the same in Birmingham as in Kent, stifles innovation and lets down local people. The centralise [..]

Likes and Dislikes with Liam and Luke

Published on 2012-02-26 04:02:47

You can find more form these two on YouTube.

The future of the Union: an invitation for a Cornish perspective

Published on 2012-02-19 07:32:28

Cameron and the future of the Union: a forum | openDemocracy. The Prime Minister's Edinburgh speech on the Union marks a turning point in British politics. It acknowledges that the Scottish Parliament will call a referendum on whether Scotland should be independent and sets out a case for the Union, raising huge issues of cultures, identities and prospects for the UK. What is your response? Ideal length is 250 words. Please send them to Niki Seth Smith (niki.sethsmith at opendemocracy.net). [..]

Basques think of introducing own alternative currency to promote ecology, solidarity and local economy

Published on 2012-02-12 14:16:07

Following on from blogs here about the potential benefits of a local currency system for Cornwall (or smaller communities therein) some news from the Basque Country: Basques think of introducing own alternative currency to promote ecology, solidarity and local economy.

Getting a foot in the door

Published on 2012-02-05 05:17:32

The debate around the future of the UK is raging. How best can we ensure the Cornish questions is included and justly addressed in this conversation? The Internet is one of many options but still underused by the Cornish movement. Mebyon Kernow and the Cornish Constitutional Convention should be mentioned for their tentative efforts on Facebook and Twitter (@CornishAssembly @MebyonKernow) but where are the other groups? On the legion of press articles about the UK and Home Nations that can be [..]

Skol Veythrin Karenza - ITV West Country News

Published on 2012-01-23 13:12:51

Tamara

Published on 2012-01-18 09:23:49

TAMARA from denzil monk on Vimeo.

Vote on Scottish independence and show some Cornish difference here!

Published on 2012-01-16 13:59:39

Lets demonstrate Cornish difference again by showing the Scots some solidarity. Enter your Cornish post code and vote for independence! Do you think Scotland should become independent? | Politics | guardian.co.uk

Regionalism - a response from John Baxendale

Published on 2012-01-13 15:20:21

In response to my blog here the English Regionalist John Baxendale wrote the following thought provoking comments. I'll try and respond myself when I get some time but in the meanwhile all thoughts would be most welcome. I was very interested to read your response to my piece on the North of England, and to get a Cornish take on the issues I raised. One of my main concerns in writing the piece was nationhood: what is a nation, what privileges does nationhood bring (even without a state), how [..]

The Cornish devolution EDM in the papers

Published on 2012-01-05 14:58:18

MP opens Cornish Devolution EDM - Morning Star We want to be just like Scotland, say Cornish nationalists - Scotsman.com Cornish devolution campaign revived by show of pan-Celtic political unity - The Independent Cornwall Devolution Campaign Revived And Backed By Plaid Cymru - Huffington Post Welsh politicians add their support to Cornwall devolution campaign - WalesOnline

Blydhen Nowydh Da - Bonne Annee - Bloavezh Mat - Happy New Year

Published on 2012-01-01 10:54:46

Blydhen Nowydh Da - Bonne Annee - Bloavezh Mat - Happy New Year

English Regionalism - from where the second wind?

Published on 2011-12-27 10:31:38

John Baxendale has produced an interesting article for OurKingdom that can be found here: England, Scotland and the North: a view from 'flyover country'. The basic premise being "with Scotland on the road to further devolution if not independence, and the cuts set to deepen, its time to talk about the oft-forgotten North of England". Even if the 'oft-forgotten North of England' remark has this Cornishman choking on his pasty, quite correctly he points out that, differently to Cornwall, the le [..]

The Duchy incompatible with democracy

Published on 2011-12-23 04:41:59

The General Secretary (GS) of the Celtic League has written about the unrivalled influence of the Duke of Cornwall in his column in the West Briton newspaper this month. Rhisiart Tal-e-bot argues that the Duke is able to exercise considerable power in Cornwall that seems to place him outside of "the rules and regulations that govern everyone else", following leaked documents that show the Duke is able to veto or modify laws that affect his vested interests, especially in the Duchy of Cornwa [..]

Cornish Devolution Now - we did it!

Published on 2011-07-05 13:37:51

I have received the message below from the people at Digital Democracy hosts of my Cornish Devolution Now campaign. Well done to all who helped. Yes your campaign finished top in the UK for the month and emails have been sent to all the MPs we

Loic's rather poor

Published on 2011-07-04 16:16:34

The latest Tory recruit in Cornwall had the following to say when I asked him: 1) What he thought about the people who did door to door for him whilst he stood under the Mebyon Kernow banner? 2 If he would be standing down so that a new election coul

Divided by shameful economic injustice

Published on 2011-07-03 04:50:30

We are still a nation divided by shameful economic injustice | The big issue | From the Observer | The Observer: Much of south-west England has more in common with the north than the south. The economic hardships of the West Country are always disgui

Celtic Cooperation and the West Lothian Question

Published on 2011-07-02 05:11:57

The General Secretary of the Celtic League has written to Lys Kernow/Cornwall Council to enquire what level of cooperation exists between it and the Breton Regional Council. The letter from the GS follows a visit last week of the First Minister of th

June 30 solidarity call out: Support the strike! Stop the cuts! UK Uncut

Published on 2011-06-21 13:51:57

Mining for truth in the Duchy

Published on 2011-06-21 12:21:32

As many a Cornish campaigner will now know the Duchy of Cornwall is a very strange Janus faced beast. It claims to be nothing but a private landed estate and so is exempt from the Freedom of Informations Act as is every other private company or org

DotKer update

Published on 2011-06-20 13:38:44

With this latest news -Icann increases web domain suffixes- here's a nod to the dotKer and dotCor domain name ideas for Cornwall that were floated around in previous years.

Some questions to think about

Published on 2011-06-20 12:18:21

I am writing my dissertation on the devolution process in Scotland, Wales and England, focusing on the achievements of these nations and the future prospects of the process not only in Scotland and Wales, but also in England and other devolved region

Children's History of Cornwall

Published on 2011-06-18 05:25:40

Children's History of Cornwall: Amazon.co.uk: Peggy Burns: Books

Atlas of Stateless Nations in Europe: Minority People in Search of Recognition

Published on 2011-06-12 11:16:44

You can now buy the English language version of the above book here: Atlas of Stateless Nations in Europe: Minority People in Search of Recognition.

Case to recognise Cornish as national minority is restated in report

Published on 2011-06-10 01:57:02

Case to recognise Cornish as national minority is restated in report

Ask the government for a St Pirans day holiday

Published on 2011-06-08 04:09:56

For all those interested in promoting a St Pirans day bank holiday for Kernow, and of course preventing a St Georges day being imposed on us, then please contact the government and let them know what you think. People might also consider opposing the

Digital Democracy - Vote for Cornish Devolution NOW!

Published on 2011-06-06 13:52:11

Please visit this site and VOTE for Cornish Devolution: Digital Democracy - Vote on top campaigns. The campaign does not need more supporters but votes instead. For reasons as to why it would be good to win this read my previous blog post o

The Cornish Question on Blue Labour

Published on 2011-05-26 13:33:28

The constitutional imbalance caused by devolution under the last Labour government is finally being recognised. But England itself is not a homogeneous nation. The following suggestions are made based on the assumption that the Cornish are

Take Back Parliament - Let’s Reform Local Elections

Published on 2011-05-22 07:15:25

Take Back Parliament: Let’s Reform Local Elections: While STV would be a poor reform choice for General Elections or for the House of Lords, in my opinion, it is clearly a strong choice for local elections. Firstly, we know it works; it is alr

Spain wants change. England wants to sleep. Cornwall wants...

Published on 2011-05-21 14:13:00

Spainish protests: 'We want change'

British to English - the future of the radical right.

Published on 2011-05-21 14:04:43

Cornish activists have long know the truth behind the claims of the UK's hard and far-right parties -UKIP, BNP and NF- to be 'British' nationalists. In their combined responses to Cornish political and cultural aspirations they have been aggressive i

Scottish independence: a brave new world

Published on 2011-05-21 09:25:41

Scottish independence: a brave new world | Politics | The Guardian: Scottish nationalists aren't the separatists of old, or in any sense "little Scotlanders". But the Westminster-focused class, on left and right, are "little Britishers" and "little E

St.Dennis Anti Incinerator Group - Council Leader Letter to SOS

Published on 2011-05-20 14:09:22

St.Dennis Anti Incinerator Group - Council Leader Letter to SOS. Press Release by Cornwall Councillor Dick Cole 19th.May 2011.

Why theatre needs a Cornu-copia of regional dialects | Stage | guardian.co.uk

Published on 2011-05-19 11:34:06

Why theatre needs a Cornu-copia of regional dialects | Stage | guardian.co.uk

Surfing Tommies

Published on 2011-05-18 05:05:39

Surfing Tommies Trailer from Ian Bucknole on Vimeo.

St George's Day and St David's Day Bill

Published on 2011-05-16 14:39:46

BBC - Democracy Live - St George's Day and St David's Day Bill : A public holiday to mark St George's Day would bolster national unity, a Tory MP has said. Presenting his St George's Day and St David's Day Bill to the Commons on 13 May 2011, Nadhim Z

Lies, dam lies and the Duchy of Cornwall

Published on 2011-05-12 14:52:52

Cornwall: Stannary Law: 11 May 2011: Written answers and statements (TheyWorkForYou.com) Lord Laird (Crossbench) To ask Her Majesty's Government, in a legal context, what is the status of stannary law in Cornwall. Lord McNally (Minister of State, Jus

Hwerow Hweg - Bitter Sweet

Published on 2011-05-09 14:08:07

Lets get the bitter out of the way first. Plaid Cymru loosing AM's to British nationalist Labour is regrettable but this has to be seen in the perspective of the self same nation voting for greater devolved powers on the 3rd of March. Wales

Happy Europe Day

Published on 2011-05-09 13:21:01

EUROPA - The symbols of the EU - Europe day, 9 May - What is Europe Day?

Diomhair prt1- a must watch for Cornish campaigners

Published on 2011-05-08 13:36:42

Welcome to The Kernow X Blog - Blog Kernow X a'gas Dynnargh

Published on 2011-05-08 13:25:19

Welcome to The Kernow X Blog - Blog Kernow X a'gas Dynnargh

So what did the royal wedding tell us?

Published on 2011-05-04 06:39:59

The state of the nation, 2011: So what did the royal wedding tell us? That we are ruled by a family whose leading members only really understand or care about the English, and only the English with money, at that; who know that a great change is happ

The Dangers of Corporate Influence and the Free-Market

Published on 2011-05-03 13:11:54

Large corporations, for good or for bad, are major influences on UK and other governments, and customarily a greater one than large portions of the population. Neglectful regulations have allowed these big businesses to repudiate just actions and con

Happy International Workers' Day

Published on 2011-05-01 12:02:48

Workers' around the world are celebrating Sunday May 1, the international Labor Day marking the struggle for dignified work and the feeling of solidarity amongst laborers. The history of the commemoration goes back to the 1886 Haymarket incident in C

One & All Radio Programme, Source FM

Published on 2011-05-01 09:00:15

One and All broadcasts on the Source FM out of Falmouth and via Tremough University on Monday mornings from 9AM to 11AM. The programme is produced and presented by Tony Leamon and Mike Chappell of the Celtic League and due to the enormous support it

Digital Democracy - Cornish Devolution Now - What We Can Win

Published on 2011-04-30 10:04:41

The Digital Democracy - Cornish Devolution Now campaign is currently at 118 votes and on the top of the list. More on how this campaign could benefit the Cornish cause can be found below. We can take this all the way but it depends on every

A no to AV can be a no to Devonwall

Published on 2011-04-27 07:41:26

Devonwall and AV: indelibly linked not spuriously separate. To participate in that referendum is to legitimate the Devonwall constituency. It’s as simple as that. To add to the wise words of Cornish Zetetics above I'd just like to ask the following

Cornwall Anti-Cuts Meeting

Published on 2011-04-27 01:28:31

This in from MK: The Cornwall Anti-Cuts Alliance is holding a public meeting at the Hall for Cornwall on Thursday 28th April at 7.30. It will bring together a range of speakers against the Conservative and Liberal Democrat cuts including representati

In Britain, Cornwall Pays No Mind To Royal Wedding : NPR

Published on 2011-04-26 13:14:00

In Britain, Cornwall Pays No Mind To Royal Wedding : NPR

Traveller Space Cornwall

Published on 2011-04-26 10:41:33

This is just to promote the new blog from Traveller Space. Supporting Gypsies and Travellers in Cornwall and the South West (of England I assume).

Gay marriage & Cornish rights

Published on 2011-04-26 00:54:08

Gay marriage and Cornish rights. Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell will march in the Cornwall Pride gay parade this Saturday, 8 August, with a placard emblazoned with the words: End ban on gay marriage! He will also reiterate his support for Cor

Whining English Nationalists

Published on 2011-04-23 13:03:30

Let us speak of St George and Little England! | openDemocracy. Following the article to the right a few pertinent Cornish comments were left that I think need just a little more attention. From - Stop complaining - we have: “To be English today (is

The BBC's shortcomings in English

Published on 2011-04-18 13:56:45

BBC News - Grenade found in Cornwall garden. What is a 'Cornwall garden'? What has happened to the adjective Cornish? Is this just an example of the sloppy English of BBC journalists or an effort by the establishment to bring Cornwall

If Cornwall really became English...

Published on 2011-04-17 09:06:13

Essential reading here from Tyr Gwyr Gweryn: A further response to the UK governments 3rd compliance report with regards the Council of Europe's framework convention for the protection of national minorities. And extract: Did the Cornish become Engli

Indigenous struggle

Published on 2011-04-17 07:45:20

Indigenous struggle in defence of Mother Earth and its collectivist organization: Hugo Blanco - Ecosocialists Unite

Governments Should Promote Cultural Diversity on the Internet

Published on 2011-04-16 09:36:55

Governments Should Promote Cultural Diversity on the Internet. Sadly it seems the DotKer campaign is in a long hibernation. Lack of interest lack of money or too many obstacles placed in the road, at least the campaign continues for others elsewhere-

Crying out for Cornish comment.

Published on 2011-04-14 13:57:49

But it seems sometimes I'm the only one bothered to try to engage the outside world in debate. I really despair sometimes and can't help but feel I'm surrounded by weekend Cornish activists more interested in bickering amongst themselv

Cameron Populist

Published on 2011-04-14 13:39:50

Unite Against Fascism | Cameron’s dangerous remarks will boost racists and fascists

Richard Trevithick - Going up Google's rankings coming down

Published on 2011-04-13 06:40:44

Google ‘Googles’ Famous Cornish Inventor Richard Trevithick | Our Cornwall / Agan Kernow

Digital Democracy - Cornish Devolution Now

Published on 2011-04-12 03:16:53

Digital Democracy - Cornish Devolution Now

Nazis in Cornwall?

Published on 2011-04-10 11:24:28

During the second world war a small number of Breton nationalists collaborated with the Nazis in the hope that the Third Reich would give them an autonomous Brittany within a Nazi Europe. A clear example of the stupidity in blindly following th

Unite Against Fascism

Published on 2011-04-09 14:58:57

Unite Against Fascism | BNP and other fascist parties seek council seats in elections The English Democrats have happily absorbed a number of BNP defectors ahead of the elections, and its highly racist nature is spelled out in its public policies whi

Just so as there is no confusion.

Published on 2011-04-09 12:23:34

Just so there is no confusion as to what I think about the future Duke of Cornwall's forthcoming marriage. In fact what I think of all the royals in general.

David Cameron's green guru?

Published on 2011-04-09 04:28:35

Andrew Simms - Does David Cameron really follow this green guru? | the new economics foundation

The Cornish Question on the Country Standard blog

Published on 2011-04-07 08:21:09

The Cornish Question on the Country Standard blog. A site that celebrates the work of the monthly radical magazine of the same name established for rural workers in 1935.

Labour man, Brian Barder, on the Cornish question, England and federalism

Published on 2011-04-05 14:28:11

Below are to be found the thoughts of Brian Barder, a Labour supporter and much more besides, on devolution, federalism, England and the Cornish question. Brian was responding to one of my email not to dissimilar to this one. Thank you for your

English nationalists courting the BNP voter

Published on 2011-04-04 15:04:39

This article - Waiting in the wings - from Searchlight examines the English Democrats and how they have tried to court the BNP voter. It makes sad reading and bodes badly for the emergence of a progressive, respectful and respectable English national

Make the bankers pay not Cornwall

Published on 2011-04-02 03:55:36

Lecture: The City Of London And Its Tax Haven Empire (mp3).

Simpsons recognise Cornish fight for independence

Published on 2011-04-01 11:52:41

St Pirans debate denied

Published on 2011-03-31 14:17:28

A Councillor's motion calling on Cornwall Council to debate asking the (UK) government to create a public holiday on St Piran's day was refused yesterday. Chair of Cornwall Council, Cllr. Pat Rowe, said that the debate would not go ahead because of `

Cornwall Labour - read and learn.

Published on 2011-03-31 09:13:34

How the London political classes see Scotland | openDemocracy: The British political elites, from politicians to civil servants and think tanks in the London village no longer have any emotional, gut or instinctual feel for the multi-national, hybrid

Cornwall Labour not Cornish?

Published on 2011-03-29 13:52:54

At the moment I don't live in Kernow. I was born and grew-up there but, like many young Cornish folk, I had to leave the Duchy to go to university. Between 1998 and 2002 I lived and worked back in Kernow but I was drawn away - first to London then to

Sleeping rough in a Duchy

Published on 2011-03-24 13:07:15

For some, Cornwall is no holiday, but a place to sleep rough in the woods | Society | The Guardian

Radio Free Cornwall

Published on 2011-03-19 13:09:20

Radio Free Cornwall on Facebook. Please join and let others know. I can invite other FB users as admin and I'm open to making it collaborative so let me know if your interested.

We the people or me the Duke?

Published on 2011-03-19 11:53:28

The Executive Guide to how they control power in Britain | openDemocracy We do not live in a popular democracy, in which ‘we, the people’ control the way we are governed. Instead, we are subjects in a country ruled through Parliament by an execu

Time to relocalise

Published on 2011-03-19 10:19:04

With both fossil and nuclear fuels looking less likely by the day to offer us any kind of future perhaps it's an auspicious moment to highlight the work of the Transition Cornwall Network. You don't have to accept climate-change or peak-oil to acknow

Cornwall Census 2011 with Kernow King

Published on 2011-03-16 08:01:33

Very funny. Please watch.

CROWNS - Little Eyes

Published on 2011-03-16 07:00:31

The English Broadcasting Corporation

Published on 2011-03-15 13:15:26

BBC News - English Democrats want vote on Monmouthshire Welshness. Of course! The BBC would never miss the chance to promote a minor English nationalist party with dubious connections to the British far-right would they? When can we expect the BBC to

Perranporth St Pirans March 2011

Published on 2011-03-15 11:37:59

The Cornish Music Network

Published on 2011-03-14 15:11:42

The Cornish Music Network MORE Live Cornish bands playing MORE Live music in MORE live music pubs to MORE live people.

Official labour market statistics for Cornwall

Published on 2011-03-13 14:06:07

Official labour market statistics for Cornwall. Comments from a Facebook follower and very old friend: The unemployment figures don't seem to be too far out of line with the national average. It's when you look at average hourly wages that you start

Immigrants are not the enemy

Published on 2011-03-13 08:37:43

Immigrants and other minority groups are not the enemies of Cornwall. They are simply different and stand out thus making them easy targets for people who have got so lost in the individual they have lost sight of the universal. Unity in Cornwall to

The English are not the enemy

Published on 2011-03-11 15:11:35

The English are not our enemy. The English are our neighbours and our friends down the pub. They are our lovers, partners, work colleagues, family, customers, fellow union members and much much more besides. The Cornish are partly English and th

"The rising of the women means the rising of us all" | openDemocracy

Published on 2011-03-09 13:47:13

"The rising of the women means the rising of us all" | openDemocracy

International Women's Day Dreckly

Published on 2011-03-08 14:12:48

International Women's Day 2011.

Liguistic Diversity - Cornish

Published on 2011-03-07 14:32:13

Africa United

Published on 2011-03-06 09:05:53

With Libyans continuing to shed their blood for freedom (with or without the help of UK special forces) the CRBlogger would like to reiterate his support and express his deep admiration for the people of North Africa who have given so much in the nam

Credit Unions are Good for Cornwall

Published on 2011-03-06 07:56:14

By their very nature and structure, community based credit unions are a good local solution. Membership is only open to those who live or work within a specified area known in credit union terms as the “Common Bond”. The two largest credit unio

Campaign Against Criminalising Communities

Published on 2011-03-05 10:07:53

Euskal Herria: The struggle for independence in the Basque Country and the impact of ‘terrorist’bans / The UK ban on the PKK: Persecuting the Kurd / The Tamils of Sri Lanka - oppressed at home and persecuted in the

Gool Pyran lowen - Happy St Pirans day!

Published on 2011-03-05 07:19:03

Gool Pyran lowen - Happy St Pirans day!

The new politics of Cornish identity

Published on 2011-03-03 15:02:01

Fear and HOPE | The new politics of identity is a report from the Searchlight Educational Trust. One to be read and digested by the Cornish movement. A quote taken from the foreword of the report is below: The real floating voters, primarily ‘iden

Compass votes to open membership to centre-left progressives from all parties | Compass

Published on 2011-02-27 11:36:54

Compass votes to open membership to centre-left progressives from all parties | Compass: Neal Lawson, Chair of Compass said of the result: 'From today anyone who shares our vision of the good society can join Compass. Labour, Greens, Liberal Dem

Tebbit talks Cornish

Published on 2011-02-27 09:58:39

Rebuilding ‘Broken Britain’: A Question of Priorities « A Blog for All Seasons

The BBC - being Cornish is bad!

Published on 2011-02-25 11:51:29

Following the recent efforts to inform people that they can now record themselves as Cornish on the forthcoming 2011 census a local blogger wrote an article called - Tick here for the Cornish Jedi option. In the article, by association, the author tr

No more royal secrecy - write to your MP today!

Published on 2011-02-24 15:04:37

From Republic - the campaigning for a democratic alternative to the monarchy: No more royal secrecy - write to your MP today. A very worthy campaign for all those interested in bringing the Duchy of Cornwall within the Freedom on Informatio

This is our revolution, too | openDemocracy

Published on 2011-02-22 10:49:36

This is our revolution, too | openDemocracy: What they are most afraid of is that, having slept through the last 60 years of democracy, their own citizens/subjects may be about to wake up again to their own power: that, having seen what it is like wh

Revolution, Arabs and Amazighs

Published on 2011-02-21 13:26:49

Nationalia - Protests against Bouteflika launched in Kabylia. With revolution spreading across the Arab world spare a thought for the Amazighs. Sometimes, sadly, revolutions have a way of turning against national minority groups. The Copts of Egypt a

Cornwall Anti-Cuts Alliance

Published on 2011-02-20 11:09:57

The new Cornwall Anti-Cuts Alliance page on Facebook

A tall order for the Cornish movement

Published on 2011-02-20 07:46:01

The creator of the diagram above and -The difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England (and a whole lot more)- is asking, perhaps, the impossible of us: If you had to sum up the whole, complicated issue of Cornwall in a single sen

Piss coloured politics

Published on 2011-02-19 08:15:44

What do I mean by this? Got something to get of my chest? How about the following? Personally I've had enough of: Lib Dems, comfortably in bed with the Tories in Westminster, but who show up to sleep-ins to protest at cuts to Cornish homeless service

Cut Benefits to Bankers, Not Public Services (One Good Cut)

Published on 2011-02-19 06:56:04

Fòrum Social Mundial de Dakar

Published on 2011-02-18 10:44:38

COMUNICAT DE PREMSA: La Consulta de Barcelona Decideix, al Fòrum Social Mundial de Dakar | Fòrum pels Drets dels Pobles Once again John Cutliff of the Cornish Stannary Parliament attended the World Social Forum organised this year in Dakar. I think

The Duchy - a mesne lordships

Published on 2011-02-17 14:43:41

Following this short blog a Cornish campaigner wrote to the Crown Estate to ask if Queen had sovereignty over Cornwall. The response of their solicitor is below. Thank you for your website enquiry referred to below to The Crown Estate of 8 February 2

Scotland, England and Britain: Gerry Hassan debates Nick Pearce

Published on 2011-02-16 11:23:23

Scotland, England and Britain: Gerry Hassan debates Nick Pearce | openDemocracy: "The nature of the United Kingdom, the territorial dimensions of its politics, and the national questions of these isles are going to come to the fore of British politic

Cornwall and the radical left

Published on 2011-02-15 14:37:46

A friend in the radical left Breton party -Breizhistance- sent me a policy statement (below) on Breton self-determination. It came, after some badgering by Breton activists, from the Nouveau parti anticapitaliste (NPA), one of the parties from the F

State monoculturalism and diversity | Blog Mabon

Published on 2011-02-14 13:23:31

State monoculturalism and diversity | Blog Mabon: "Multiculturalism has always been a part of the fabric of our society. Just think of the various communities that grew in Wales during the height of the industrial revolution, English, Scottish, Corni

Bewnans Kernow 2011 - Cornish Culture - Good for Business

Published on 2011-02-13 08:05:18

Listen!

Stop the sale of Cornish woodland

Published on 2011-02-13 06:59:03

Cardinham Woods, Bodmin. Stop the sale of Cornish woodland

A message from the central scrutiniser

Published on 2011-02-12 14:47:43

Consumers of South West England. It has come to our attention that a recalcitrant few in your region are continuing to cling to a redundant identity. These people are sick and suffering from identity confusion. The ex-identity -Cornish- is an outdat

Labour must trust the [Cornish] people | openDemocracy

Published on 2011-02-12 08:12:49

Labour must trust the people | openDemocracy Trust the people of Cornwall when they show an interest in having an assembly or being recognised as a national minority. If Labour committed themselves to respecting our border and a referendum on devolu

95% of Conservative / Liberal Democrat peers oppose amendment to Keep Cornwall Whole

Published on 2011-02-11 07:56:39

95% of Conservative / Liberal Democrat peers oppose amendment to Keep Cornwall Whole Yes, of course, more important things are happening in the world right now. Even without the democratic revolutions in the Arab world we could still quickly find so

ePetition for St Piran

Published on 2011-02-09 07:26:15

The Kernow Branch of the Celtic League contacted Konsel Kernow/Cornwall Council on 2nd February 2010 to request that the Council considers making the 5th March an annual holiday for its staff. The letter argued that “as the main council in Cornwal

We, The Crown Estate...

Published on 2011-02-07 14:20:44

Escheats FAQ: "We, The Crown Estate, (through our solicitors Burges Salmon) deal with all cases of escheat throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, except for Cornwall and an area known as the County Palatine of Lancaster (which includes parts

Vote Cornish ! Cornish Census Day 27th March 2011

Published on 2011-02-06 13:24:31

For the 2011 UK census full instructions on how to register your Cornish national and/or ethnic identity along with the use of the Cornish language can be found here on the Cornwall Council website: 2011 Census: Cornish identity. It's vitally import

On race and nationality

Published on 2011-02-03 14:29:24

Truth, Reason and Liberty: On race and nationality Multiculturalism, Britishness, and Muslims | openDemocracy the Disillusioned kid: Polyculturalism: Not just a silly name for a bird Having our cake and eating it: British Muslim women | openDemocracy

Compass' vote on opening out its membership is a sign of the pluralist times | openDemocracy

Published on 2011-02-03 14:08:57

Following the CRB blog post calling for unity on the ecological left this article -Compass' vote on opening out its membership is a sign of the pluralist times- may be of interest. At Compass conference I have seen – on the same platform, disagree

The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Exp...

Published on 2011-02-02 07:17:28

It's of good educational value even if the Cornish nation and its Duchy constitution are ignored once more. It's not surprising really considering the lengths the UK establishment has gone to in order to sweep the Duchy -and consequently our national

A message from the central scrutiniser

Published on 2011-01-30 14:02:02

Many faithfully UKanian consumers will not have failed to notice a certain disquiet in some less fortunate countries around the globe. Greece, Tunisia, Egypt- where next? Rest assured! Order will be restored shortly and consumption resumed. Even wit

The Hope of Place

Published on 2011-01-29 11:02:34

The Hope of Place / Selected Poems 1990-2010 by Alan M Kent - Morning Star

Ban Ki-moon: World's economic model is 'environmental suicide' | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Published on 2011-01-29 08:03:34

Ban Ki-moon: World's economic model is 'environmental suicide' | Environment | guardian.co.uk

The greatest illusion

Published on 2011-01-27 14:50:11

Some months back now, on Our Scotland, I suffered a rather glib remark from a Scottish nationalist during a debate about the possibility of closer cooperation between the different EFA members in the UK. He described Cornwall as the 'slowest boat in

Cornwall Film Festival 2010 Documentary

Published on 2011-01-25 14:07:16

Cornwall Film Festival 2010 Documentary from James Forster on Vimeo.

Ker-ching! Kernow is good for business

Published on 2011-01-25 13:55:39

Recently an English nationalist told me that he would be sad if Cornwall separated from England (Please note! England isn't the UK!) as he had always considered it part of his country [England] and that he had spent many happy childhood holidays ther

Rydhsys rag Kernow lemmyn?

Published on 2011-01-24 14:52:05

On Newsnet Scotland: Rydhsys rag Kernow lemmyn?

Addicted to Risk

Published on 2011-01-22 13:42:02

Propper Job!

Published on 2011-01-22 08:40:19

BBC News - Bristol gay couple win Cornwall B+B bed ban case Propper Job! The Cornish Republican opposes all discrimination based on sex or sexuality.

Big Design Challenge Cornwall - solving the issues that affect communities in Cornwall

Published on 2011-01-22 08:18:10

Big Design Challenge Cornwall - solving the issues that affect communities in CornwallThe Big Design Challenge is a practical way to address Cornwall's issues through community action, inspiring local people to come forward with challenges and design

Cornwall Anti-Cuts Alliance | Fighting The Cuts, Together, In Cornwall

Published on 2011-01-22 07:49:46

Cornwall Anti-Cuts Alliance | Fighting The Cuts, Together, In Cornwall

A good future society

Published on 2011-01-20 14:29:13

The Project for a Participatory Society U.K (PPS-UK) organises around the belief that much of the injustices that exist in our societies today can be eliminated or significantly reduced by replacing the current social structures with new ones that fu

Justice for who?

Published on 2011-01-19 08:28:07

Strange to see a Cornish flag at a rally organised by English nationalists! Justice For England March | Demotix.com I wonder if it was a Cornish nationalist out for a laugh.

To reform the UK state we need unity

Published on 2011-01-19 07:26:29

The below is cross posted from OurKingdom: To reform the UK state we need a democratic green alliance - a response to Gerry Hassan. In -The problem with the British state- Gerry Hassan once again berates Labour for their failure to understand the rea

Tax havens and the men who stole the world | openDemocracy

Published on 2011-01-18 13:45:42

Let’s follow Shaxson through the rings of the British spider’s web: the inner ring of the Crown dependencies, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man; the overseas territories, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Is

To reform the UK state we need a democratic green alliance - a response to Gerry Hassan

Published on 2011-01-18 06:56:46

To reform the UK state we need a democratic green alliance - a response to Gerry Hassan.

Tunisia

Published on 2011-01-17 13:27:40

The Cornish Republican salutes the people of Tunisia. Sweeping away the corrupt and incompetent- a people ready to fight is a people ready to be respected. Here's hoping the Berber minority come out in better position than before the r

Indignons-nous!

Published on 2011-01-17 09:36:40

I've copied the below over from the Breton Connection because it's important and, following recent debates on C24, I'm going to revisit the various Breton human rights associations to see if there are ideas we can use in Kernow. The Celtic League h

May 2011 - Equality South West

Published on 2011-01-16 12:50:45

May 2011 - Equality South West: "ESW - 10th May - The Equality Act - The Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall This half day seminar, as part of a series of Equality Act events being run across the South West, will focus on the changes taking place sin

The riddle of the Duchy of Cornwall and planning law

Published on 2011-01-15 07:59:47

Following my blog post on sovereignty the above article may be of interest: The riddle of the Duchy of Cornwall and planning law.

Cornwall's in the red!

Published on 2011-01-14 15:09:26

Or - What has Europe ever done for Cornwall? If you ever wondered what other parts of Europe qualify for Convergence funding, along with our Cornish Duchy, then the map above will help. A few thoughts then: Rather like the totalitarian so

The size of the states: If they were countries | The Economist

Published on 2011-01-14 13:58:59

The size of the states: If they were countries | The Economist

The Banker

Published on 2011-01-12 07:46:54

West of the Tamar, down Camborne way « Splintered Sunrise

Published on 2011-01-10 13:07:25

West of the Tamar, down Camborne way « Splintered Sunrise

I'm Having A St Pirans Day Celebration

Published on 2011-01-09 10:11:04

I'm Having A St Pirans Day Celebration. Christmas is behind us so lets turn to our next opportunity to drink ourselves into oblivion and away from the ConDems. St Pirans day will be a time of celebration across Kernow and for lovers of Cornwal

Another Green World

Published on 2011-01-09 07:07:38

Another Green World: A Green Party pact for electoral power I've been featured on the blog Another Green World. All comments are welcome. I'll add here a link to Ecosocialists Unite. An interesting opportunity to network with other like minds.

The Celtic League reviews 2010

Published on 2011-01-08 07:57:01

With the start of a New Year it is useful to reflect on some of the more political developments that have taken place in the Celtic countries over the course of the last twelve months, but more importantly it is essential to look ahead so that we can

Consultation on the cabinet manual: have your say on a document being described as the first step to a British written constitution | openDemocracy

Published on 2011-01-06 13:51:27

Consultation on the cabinet manual: have your say on a document being described as the first step to a British written constitution | openDemocracy An opportunity above for our Cornish constitutionalists to contribute information and suggestions con

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