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The newly elected MP to Cornwall who actually knows the role rather well
For one of Cornwall’s newly elected MPs the post is a little more familiar than to some. Although the Duchy saw a complete overhaul in its leadership last night's General Election, with all six Conservative incumbents losing their seats to four
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reveals new cabinet in full - see their roles
New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his new cabinet appointments, hours after he addressed members of the public outside 10 Downing Street for the first time in his new role. He has promised to rebuild trust in politics and restore
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Harry Potter actor makes surprise visit to Cornish record shop
It's not every day you bump into a Hollywood A-lister on the streets of Cornwall. However, for the manager of the Sounds OK record shop on Arewenack Street in Falmouth, it was a different story after he invited Harry Potter and Star Wars actor
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Cornwall's six new MPs react to historic night in politics and look to future
The six new MPs in Cornwall have been reacting to an historic morning after the Duchy’s six Conservative MPs were voted out in favour of four Labour members and two Liberal Democrats. Perran Moon, Camborne and Redruth’s new Labour MP beat Tory
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Death on Cornish beach prompts urgent safety warning from coastguards
Coastguards in Cornwall are offering members of the public advice on how to deal with rip tides following a man losing his life at sea last month. Bude Coastguard Team has posted a link on its Facebook page which allows people to find out how to
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Election turnout and full voting breakdown for every constituency in Cornwall
Cornwall’s turnout for yesterday’s General Election was above the national average in every constituency. Turnout across the UK as a whole was 60% - the second lowest in a UK election since 1885, the BBC reports. Only 2001 was lower with 59%.
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Second man arrested on suspicion of serious assault in Cornwall
A second man has been arrested following an assault in Launceston. As the Packet reported yesterday (Thursday, July 4) officers were called at 11.40pm on July 2 to the Asda petrol station in Launceston, following a report that two men had been
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'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM
Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the public for the first time as Prime Minister of the UK, saying "we need to move forward together." Speaking in Downing Street this afternoon, where he was greeted with applause, he said
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Falmouth School evacuated and students sent home with fire crews on site
Falmouth School has been evacuated and closed for the remainder of the day. In an announcement sent to parents today (Friday), Falmouth School said that the fire service was at the scene, ensuring that the school site is safe and secure.
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Man and woman arrested after 'class A and B' drugs found at Camborne property
Two people were arrested, and a quantity of suspected drugs was seized following a police warrant in Camborne last month. Acting on information received, officers executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at the address in the Wellington Road area
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Losing Tory MP cries as she says she was ‘swimming against the tide’
Cornwall’s losing Conservative MPs have commented on their defeats, with one crying on TV as she said she was “swimming against the tide”, writes Local Democracy Reporter Lee Trewhela All five of the Duchy’s standing Tory MPs lost their seats during
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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM
Rishi Sunak apologised to the country following a landslide Conservative defeat in the 2024 general election, describing it as a "difficult day". Labour swept to victory, having claimed 412 seats at the time of writing with just two left to declare
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General Election 2024: Interactive map of results from every constituency
With millions of votes cast, Sir Keir Starmer has become the next Prime Minister of the UK with Labour winning 412 seats at the time of writing. Mr Starmer said “you have voted, it is now time for us to deliver” in his speech after winning re-election
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Truro and Falmouth's new MP shares her priorities after convincing win at polls
The new MP for Truro and Falmouth has said the scale of the job the Labour party faces is huge but she is up for the challenge. Jayne Kirkham was elected as the new MP for the constituency in the early hours of the morning after winning the majority
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Cornwall turns red and yellow! General Election winners and losers
Cornwall is waking up to a very different political picture this Friday morning after Labour won a landslide victory nationally and took four of the Duchy’s six MP seats - the others going to the Liberal Democrats. Here is a round up of the General
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When will Sir Keir Starmer announce his first cabinet as new Prime Minister?
Sir Keir Starmer will take over the role of Prime Minister from Rishi Sunak after the Labour Party won this week's general election. Labour won a 403 majority with the Conservatives only winning 110 seats bringing to an end 14 years of Tory governments
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Hotel has listened to local fears and submitted ‘significantly’ revised plans
Following the refusal of two previous planning applications to radically change an ageing hotel in Cornwall by adding lodges and an infinity pool, its owners have submitted “significantly” revised plans after saying they have listened to the concerns