Renovation and repair work on coastal paths brings advice to England based quangos from 'Kernow Matters To Us' (KMTU) group

As a result of the Westminster Government announcing plans to repair and rebrand the coastal path around England, KMTU has been in contact with National Trails and Natural England in order to request they recognise Cornish difference.

The email sent appears below:

Kernow

4 Mys Hedra 2019

In English

To: Natural England & National Trails

Dear Sirs and Mesdames

National Trails - 'England's Coast Path'

Our organisation has been given to understand that work is to be carried out on the coastal path, part of which surrounds our Cornish homeland.

You may be aware that a few years ago, signage along Cornwall's roads which bore reference to 'England', which displayed the Tudor Rose of England and the like were deleted by spray paint and some were actually removed by Cornish patriots. Eventually, the authorities were forced to replace the signage with symbols and words less offensive to the indigenous Cornish people.

The arrogance of many England based organisations is well known here in Cornwall and all are treated with the contempt they deserve.

We request that the proposed name of the “England Coast Path” not be used, under any circumstances, within the borders of Cornwall, where it should remain as the “Cornwall Coast Path (Hyns Arvor Kernow)”. We should also be assured that the name “England Coast Path” shall never appear on any map within Cornwall’s borders.

It is already well-known, and proven by legal experts in constitutional law, that Cornwall has never been de jure joindered with England, or annexed to it in any formal manner. Therefore, to apply this proposed name to the path within Cornwall will be in direct contravention of Article 5(2) (Prohibition of Acts of Assimilation), in particular, of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCPNM); and also a breach of constitutional law.

We hope that in taking note of this message, any nauseousness in respect of your signage might be easily avoided by application of common respect and courtesy towards the Cornish people which embraces the wishes of the now recognised Cornish National Minority.

We look forward to your response with thanks.

John, Teresa, Craig, Tony, Matt, Mike, Clive, Ronan, Alex, Rob & Mark
Elected Members of the KMTU Steering Group