Labour MP makes stunning claim about Cornwall in House of Commons

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3 Sep 2025 • 6:53 AM MYT
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  • Labour MP Perran Moon declared himself "Cornish, not English" during a House of Commons debate on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
  • Moon, who represents Camborne and Redruth, stated he has been "mocked" for describing himself as Cornish.
  • He urged the government to ensure its devolution plans respect the status of Cornwall.
  • The MP encouraged other Cornish people, particularly the youth, to be "loud and proud" of their identity, affirming it is acceptable to consider oneself both Cornish and British.
  • Moon committed to working with the government to secure a devolution arrangement that respects Cornish national minority status and addresses issues like economic development and the housing crisis.

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