should cornwall be given independance from the UK?

Answer 1

The Cornish self-government movement (sometimes referred to as Cornish nationalism) is a social movement which seeks greater autonomy for the area of Cornwall. The movement's advocates argue that Cornwall is not merely a county of England (which is its current administrative status) but a duchy and a distinctive nation which has never been formally incorporated into England via an Act of Union. Supporters of Cornish self-government who assert that Cornwall is, or ought to be, a separate legal entity from England do not necessarily mean to advocate full independence from the United Kingdom, but rather seek official recognition for Cornwall as one of the constituent countries or home nations of the UK.
Some supporters of Cornish self-government question the legal legitimacy of English rule in Cornwall, due to the failure of the former Parliament of England to ever pass an Act of Union, although their claims are not generally recognised within the United Kingdom (or sometimes within Cornwall itself). However, many see some degree of autonomy as a stepping stone towards this, and are supportive of the Cornish Assembly Campaign.
The Cornish independence movement received unexpected publicity in 2004, when Channel 4's alternative Christmas message, (featuring The Simpsons) showed Lisa Simpson chanting Rydhsys rag Kernow lemmyn (freedom for Cornwall now) and holding a placard saying "UK OUT OF CORNWALL".

Answer 2

Yes, let Cornwall be independent IF they want to be. BUT they should be truly Independent and not reliant on any financial or other aid from ENGLAND. The same could be said of Scotland and Wales. Non of them have too much to bring to the table, especially now that the North Sea is running out of oil (maybe we should invade another arab state to get some more). Maybe Devon and Somerset as well.!! Whilst we are at it, how about in the US, maybe they all want to be independent of Washington,but oops, they can't do that, they wouldn't be powerful anymore!!! Therein lies the answer!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

I had every intention of just skipping over this question (as you do)!!
Then it just struck me out of the blue, I suddenly had a thought, when we have questions like this from Scotland, Ireland, Wales I think they are not really looking for 'Independence' as such but Independence from England!
I can certainly understand that !
But how would Cornwall fit into my scheme of things??
Just read 'vibrance 0' answer, that clears up my question, so I think my theory is still valid .

Answer 4

Cornwall should have its own parliament like Scotland and Wales, but the ultimate seat of government should remain at Westminster

Answer 5

I work for the Welsh Assembly Government and I do not think that Wales has enough people or a big enough economy to ever completely look after itself. So how would Cornwall cope? Would they demand devolution but still expect to receive cash from the rest of the UK? Don't think it would work somehow.

Answer 6

If the Cornish people want it - let them do their own thing.

I do know that some folk think they are a cut above the rest - still it would be less burden on the rest of us if they did.

I can live without Cornwall the question is can Cornwall live without the rest of us - Tourism etc.

Answer 7

I never knew the Cornish people wanted independence from the UK, I think it is just a county on the south west coast which happens to have a very different accent from the rest of us. Please tell me if I am wrong.

Answer 8

you have a few more weeks left before blair leaves office, so apply quickly and may get full independence knowing the state of blair's mind.

Answer 9

Do they want independence? I'm 1/4 cornish and wasn't aware they did.

Answer 10

yes they could make it a tax haven with their own international airport instead of going to heathrow and being ripped of. it could be a sanctuary away from everything bad in england