Cornish people to be recognised as a national minority

Catman wrote: Speech: MP Danny Alexander

Cornish people will from today be recognised as a national minority.

Lib Dem minister Danny Alexander will announce they will join the Irish, Scottish and Welsh as an official protected Celtic group.

It means government departments will be required to consider Cornwall's views when making decisions.

In a speech in Bodmin today, Mr Alexander will say: "Cornish people have a proud history and a distinct identity. I'm delighted that we have been able to officially recognise this."

Dirk Cole, leader of Cornish independence party Mebyon Kernow, said: "Make no mistake that this is a proud day for Cornwall."

Cornish campaigners have argued the region deserves special measures, such as a cut in fuel duty, due to its location and heritage.

Communities Minister Stephen Williams added: "This is a great day for the people of Cornwall who have long campaigned for the distinctiveness and identity of the Cornish people to be recognised officially.

"The Cornish and Welsh are the oldest peoples on this island and as a proud Welshman I look forward to seeing Saint Piran's Flag flying with extra Celtic pride on March 5 next year."

The announcement follows previous commitments, which included formal recognition of the Cornish language.

North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson said: "Today's announcement means that the Cornish will finally be recognised as one of the constituent peoples of the UK alongside the Welsh, Scottish and Irish.

"It will also make sure that public institutions take account of Cornwall's unique identity.

"Despite the fact that the last Labour Government said that the Cornish couldn't be recognised in this way, Liberal Democrats in Coalition Government have made sure that the Cornish people, and our traditions, culture and heritage, now have the same status as everyone else.

"I'd like to thank Lib Dem Communities Minister Stephen Williams, his predecessor Don Foster, and the Chief Secretary Danny Alexander for listening to the case that we made.

"Thanks is also due to supporters for the cause from across the Duchy, and particularly to Ian Saltern who has edited the last two reports that we submitted to the Government, which made the case for National Minority Status for the Cornish."

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Doesn't the deranged pirate come from there?
.....You're a minority now!

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gerber wrote:Greggs will have to stop selling pasties..............

Ed balls loves greggs' pasties can't see it happening.....

It is only a lid dens and a Scottish one too boot.........  Needs media attention for local elections.

victorisnotamused wrote:So much for didges theories......

gerber wrote:

victorisnotamused wrote:So much for didges theories......

Please share your knowledge.  Didge has so many to which one specifically are you referring ?

Is he really a Suet Pudding ?

victorisnotamused wrote:But do you know why a cornish pasty has that thick pastry "rim" on it?????

Catman wrote:Cornish pasties are the best thing since sliced bread.

I get a few in when i do the shopping, but when i go to have one they are always gone.   

...Must start hiding one in the fridge somewhere!   

gerber wrote:Won't be many of us English left, we will soon be able to apply to be  minority.

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Catman wrote:Cornish pasties are the best thing since sliced bread.

I get a few in when i do the shopping, but when i go to have one they are always gone.   

...Must start hiding one in the fridge somewhere!   

i love them too but i always get indigestion

Irn Bru wrote:

gerber wrote:Won't be many of us English left, we will soon be able to apply to be  minority.

They won't get to keep the pound you know.

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Catman wrote:Cornish pasties are the best thing since sliced bread.

I get a few in when i do the shopping, but when i go to have one they are always gone.   

...Must start hiding one in the fridge somewhere!   

i love them too but i always get indigestion

gerber wrote:

victorisnotamused wrote:But do you know why a cornish pasty has that thick pastry "rim" on it?????

Yep I does honestly btw because me has brains, does you ?

victorisnotamused wrote:

gerber wrote:


Yep I does honestly btw because me has brains, does you ?

YUP....

So the tin miners could eat the pasty with mucky hands...and throw the rim bit away......

gerber wrote:

victorisnotamused wrote:

YUP....

So the tin miners could eat the pasty with mucky hands...and throw the rim bit away......

So why ask such a stupid question...............  Plonker

Be afraid...very afraid......you are turning into a ........CATMAN clone    

XX

Bet no one else knew though........  As they haven't answered....

gerber wrote:He has Whiskers, I most certainly do not........ ::D:: 

Catman wrote:Yawn.

Go over to flop, if you want to turn threads into a chat about me.  

gerber wrote:

Catman wrote:Yawn.

Go over to flop, if you want to turn threads into a chat about me.  

The only time I do i when I speak to you.............  And usually it is fun.  

Will you be our May Queen ?  A genuine request...................  no micky taking.

Catman wrote:

gerber wrote:

The only time I do i when I speak to you.............  And usually it is fun.  

Will you be our May Queen ?  A genuine request...................  no micky taking.

I'm not a Queen, and actually i find that term very offensive, because it's a stereotype and i'm not camp.

gerber wrote:

Catman wrote:

I'm not a Queen, and actually i find that term very offensive, because it's a stereotype and i'm not camp.

Sorry,. stuff that in your bell tent then......,

Was trying to be nice............  

Look where that got me.............  Can you not take a compliment from who knows, not me but maybe someone......

OK

Change tack

Will Dougie do the honour........ ?

Stage note to Gerbs, exit stage right rapidly.......

Catman wrote:

gerber wrote:

The only time I do i when I speak to you.............  And usually it is fun.  

Will you be our May Queen ?  A genuine request...................  no micky taking.

I'm not a Queen, and actually i find that term very offensive, because it's a stereotype and i'm not camp.

Catman wrote:When you portray gay people in the media, it should be inclusive of all different gay people, and we aren't all camp.

I don't have a problem with camp gay people at all, many, over the years that i class as very good friends.

....We just aren't all camp though!

Shady wrote:

Catman wrote:When you portray gay people in the media, it should be inclusive of all different gay people, and we aren't all camp.

I don't have a problem with camp gay people at all, many, over the years that i class as very good friends.

....We just aren't all camp though!

Right then....So if you're not camp,are you overtly gay in some kind of recognizable way?

Sassy wrote:

Shady wrote:

Right then....So if you're not camp,are you overtly gay in some kind of recognizable way?

Do all pirates have peg legs   

Shady wrote:

Sassy wrote:

Do all pirates have peg legs   

I don't know about peg legs....But we can all see in the dark.