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@BorisJohnson @G7 Today Cornwall is on the map, not because its people wanted it. The Cornish want to protect the biodiversity and cultural diversity of the Duchy. Unfortunately, the UK government has other ideas. However, in 2003 the government recognized the Cornish language,

@BorisJohnson @G7 in 2014 the UK government recognized the #Cornish as a national minority. Some symbolic autonomy was given to the Cornwall Council. Since then the screen went black. No protection forthcoming. No recognition shown. It is time the UK government steps up to its International

@BorisJohnson @G7 obligations as per its ratifications of @coe treaties on language protection and minority protection. Show the Cornish people respect Mr Prime Minister! Support their culture and protect their language. It is to everybody’s advantage to protect and develop the

@BorisJohnson @G7 @coe cultural assets of the UK. Create institutions of dialog with the @kernow_matters Provide means to develop the region according to their wishes not yours. Give the #Cornish a voice! @EUROLANG @oscehcnm @MinorityRights

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