Mebyon Kernow has three good men, Dick Cole, Andrew Long and Stuart Cullimore, on the council and obtained around 17% of the vote in the 33 wards contested.

In the European elections the Party for Cornwall has achieved its best-ever 'national' election result. MK polled 11,534 votes (7% of the total) in the Cornish part of the South West Euro-constituency, pushing the Labour Party into sixth place in the Duchy. In many places in Mid and West Cornwall, MK was polling over 10%.When votes from the Isles of Scilly, Gibraltar and throughout the massive South West seat (including Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire) were added in, the MK total finished at 14,922 in front of Libertas, No2EU and a number of others.

A modest success but certainly to be built on.

Equally gratifying to see such pro-Cornish independents as Bert Biscoe (Cornish Constitutional Convention), Graeme Hicks, Julian German, Neil Plummer and Mark Kaczmarek, among others, elected. I'd love to see them join MK one day, but here's to them all working alongside the MK men for the good of the Cornish Nation.

My full article here: The Cornish Democrat: The Cornish Election Results Commented

After the recent elections and our Cornish success perhaps it's time to re-state Mebyon Kernow's core principles and throw open the doors to ALL who wish to help.

8 votes for Mebyon Kernow in Gibraltar, 14,922 in total across the South West government zone and 11,534 in the Duchy itself.

Now if only these Gibraltar 8 along with all the others who voted for MK could be persuaded to either join the party or get involved in another part of the Cornish movement. We would be a truly unstoppable force for the good of Cornwall and all who live and work in the Duchy.

Labour and the Lib Dems are in disarray and generally the big three London based parties can't seem to help but discredit themselves week after week. Now more than ever it is time to build on the democratic, reformist, ecological and progressive alternative to Tory, Lib Dem, Labour (i.e London) that MK offers.

Cornwall and its communities deserve the best so what not help ensure they get the best.

Perhaps now is a judicious moment to restate Mebyon Kernows core values.

Citation:

The Core Values of Mebyon Kernow - The Party For Cornwall Mebyon Kernow - the Party for Cornwall is a modern and progressive political party. It is a party of principle, campaigning for a better deal for Cornwall and a fairer, more equitable World. We exist to fight for ALL the people of Cornwall, with a political programme that puts Cornwall first and offers an alternative to the London-centred parties. It is our belief that the historic nation of Cornwall, with its own distinct identity, language and heritage, has the same right to self-determination as Scotland and Wales. We should have more say in how our lives are run and Mebyon Kernow is leading the campaign for the self-government of Cornwall, through the establishment of a legislative Assembly. We will play our part in building a confident and outward-looking Cornwall, that has the power to take decisions for itself. To achieve this, our detailed policies are founded on the core values of prosperity for all, social justice and environmental protection. PROSPERITY FOR ALL Mebyon Kernow is committed to a society based on real equality of opportunity, helping people to achieve their full potential in life. We want Cornwall and its communities to be successful, with all residents sharing equally in that success through thriving businesses, worthwhile and secure employment, decent wages, access to genuinely affordable housing and good quality public services. SOCIAL JUSTICE The Party for Cornwall is committed to a just and fair society. We believe that effective public intervention is needed to combat poverty, tackle social deprivation and fight for the disadvantaged. We will strive to build strong inclusive communities with free and equal access to well-funded education, healthcare and welfare services, run for the benefit of everyone. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Safeguarding the environment is central to Mebyon Kernow's policies. The World faces severe environmental crises, which require radical action on a worldwide basis to promote real sustainability. Mebyon Kernow - the Party for Cornwall will not shirk from difficult decisions to protect and enhance the environment for future generations. Mebyon Kernow is international in outlook. Our vision for Cornwall and the World is underpinned by respect for the diversity of the planet, both its human cultural traditions and its natural environment. We believe that nations and regions must work together to promote greater understanding, foster peace and help reduce global inequality, so that all peoples, families and individuals can live their lives free from conflict, poverty, exploitation and environmental degradation.

The original article can be found here with all hyper links to Lib Dem, Labour, Tory scandal: The Cornish Democrat: The Gibraltar 8

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Further information

Election statistics for the Cornwall Council Elections:

Total number of votes cast: 167,783

Mebyon Kernow – the Party for Cornwall

Total number of votes 7,290 (4.3%)
Total number of candidates 33
Total number of wins 3
Average vote per candidate 221
Average poll in contested seats 17%
Number of votes per councillor 2,430

Conservative Party

Total number of votes 56,354 (33.5%)
Total number of candidates 123
Total number of wins 50
Average vote per candidate 458
Average poll in contested seats 33.5%
Number of votes per councillor 1,127

Liberal Democrats

Total number of votes 47,379 (28.2%)
Total number of candidates 119
Total number of wins 38
Average vote per candidate 398
Average poll in contested seats 29.6%
Number of votes per councillor 1,247

Independents

Total number of votes 40,184 (23.9%)
Total number of candidates 79
Total number of wins 32
Average vote per candidate 509
Average poll in contested seats 37.5%
Number of votes per councillor 1,262

Labour Party

Total number of votes 5,698 (3.4%)
Total number of candidates 59
Total number of wins -
Average vote per candidate 97
Average poll in contested seats 7.7%

UKIP

Total number of votes 6,350 (3.8%)
Total number of candidates 28
Total number of wins -
Average vote per candidate 227
Average poll in contested seats 14.9%

Green Party

Total number of votes 3,319 (2.0%)
Total number of candidates 16
Total number of wins -
Average vote per candidate 207
Average poll in contested seats 13.8%

Liberal Party

Total number of votes 945 (0.6%)
Total number of candidates 9
Total number of wins -
Average vote per candidate 105
Average poll in contested seats 8.6%

BNP

Total number of votes 363 (0.3%)
Total number of candidates 4
Total number of wins -
Average vote per candidate 91
Average poll in contested seats 7.3%

English Democrats

Total number of votes 81 (0%)
Total number of candidates 1
Total number of wins -
Average vote per candidate 81
Average poll in contested seat 7.6%