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Old 01-05-2008, 04:04 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ea of Dune View Post
EA> But the EDP support a federal union so are technically unionist don't you think? I've also done some reading up and it seems there is strong calls in your part of the isle for devolution, where does UKIP stand on the stannary parliament?
Couldn't tell you what UKIP's policy is (if they have one), but IMO the Stannary Parliament is nothing more than a joke, to be treated no more seriously than those who spray-paint over English Heritage Roses.

I also don't agree about the 'strong calls' - Mebyon Kernow poll less in General Elections in Cornish constituencies than UKIP do.

If Cornwall were to get devolution along the lines of Scotland/Wales I'd want a new body - not the Stannary Parliament - to be behind it.

Personally, I'd much prefer for all County Councils in England (or where applicable, Unitary Authorities) to be granted greater powers, instead of creating more institutions.
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