ocifant wrote: I'll admit the 'nationalistic' side of things doesn't sit comfortably with me, and people here know of my love of Cornwall!
But they do have a point - 'outsiders' setting rules (and handing out cash to their landowner chums) without taking note of local concerns and experiences.
The original post was made on the day of the Scottish Referendum when most of us were in a state apprehension about what the future might hold if the United Kingdom broke up. I've just come back from a relaxing week in St. Ives - loved it.
It is a fact that Cornwall is largely dependent on the tourist industry and although it does have its own unique identity there is no way it could 'go it alone' - though apparently Cornish can be put on passports to describe nationality.
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