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Cornish MP calls for devolution
A leading Cornish MP says the Scottish referendum offers the county the chance to campaign for devolution. Andrew George says regardless of the outcome of next week's vote, Cornwall should be demanding more of a say about the management of the county.
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Mebyon Kernow call for more Cornish powers
There are growing calls tonight for Cornwall to be given more powers- with its own elected assembly. It comes as the people of Scotland prepare to decide on whether to break away from the United Kingdom in next week's referendum.
Councillor Dick Cole from Mebyon Kernow tells us why his party has long campaigned for more powers:
Andrew George MP: 'Cornwall is already recognised as a distinct region'
A Cornish MP is calling for Cornwall to be next in line for devolved powers.
Andrew George says the strength of support for a devolved Scotland shows Cornwall has a case to determine its own future too.
It comes as the 'yes' campaign for Scottish independence gathers pace.
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Milliband are all in Scotland today urging voters to say no to an independent Scotland.
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Cornish MP calls for devolution
A leading Cornish MP says the Scottish referendum offers the county the chance to campaign for devolution. Andrew George says regardless of the outcome of next week's vote, Cornwall should be demanding more of a say about the management of the county.