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Cornish devolution

Cornish devolution

Cornish devolution is the transfer of political powers to Cornwall by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. There have been two deals that devolved limited powers to Cornwall, one in 2015, and another in 2023; both deals were enacted as part of local government reform in England. Cornwall Council has called for a bespoke devolution deal for Cornwall that recognises Cornwall's status as a national minority, and grants powers similar to those held by Wales and Scotland.