Publication of English Devolution White Paper finally confirmed for next week.

Policy document published ahead of tomorrow’s Extraordinary General Meeting at ⁦Plymouth City Council⁩ “strongly advocates” a South West Peninsula Mayoral Strategic Authority for Devon and Cornwall. Says Cornwall’s inclusion is “vital”. ⁦BBC Devon⁩ ⁦BBC Cornwall⁩

Just finished recording BBCSundayPolitics SW with Martyn Oates. Devolution, social care and trains into London on the menu. Tune in on Sunday morning!

"This is the way to cash for the region, it's also a way to power and influence" - Plymouth City Council leader Tudor Evans on the council's proposals for a combined authority with a mayor for Devon and Cornwall. Plymouth City Council @cornwallcouncil

"I do think it's time for those people who do not live in Cornwall to stop advising Cornwall on what is best when it comes to devolution" - Camborne & Redruth MP Perran Moon Perran Moon MP 〓〓🌹 🇺🇦 says Cornwall Chamber survey is latest evidence Cornwall doesn't want a joint mayor with Devon

"It would be a very risky business to impose devolution on any particular area...particularly an area that has national minority status" - Camborne & Redruth MP Perran Moon Perran Moon MP 〓〓🌹 🇺🇦 on the idea the Govt might use new ministerial powers to impose a Devon & Cornwall mayor.

Professor Charles Thomas, founder of Institute of Cornish Studies 〓〓, would be “utterly devastated” & “turning in his grave” at prospect of Cornwall rejecting “generational opportunity” of a combined mayoral authority with Devon, according to his grandson, Plymouth Moor View MP Fred Thomas MP.

SE Cornwall MP Anna Gelderd says a combined Devon & Cornwall devolution deal “could unlock funding and powers that Cornwall might not achieve alone, which would be crucial for addressing key issues such as the Tamar Tolls, A38 safety upgrades, and better cross-border healthcare”.

Today, the flag of the historic county of Cornwall is being flown in New Palace Yard to mark St Piran’s Day. Cornwall has six constituencies represented in the House and has been referenced in the Chamber on 2132 occasions. (1/2)

Strong support for Government action on Ukraine and increasing defence spending from my fellow SW MPs on the Politics South West filmed today in Plymouth. Tune in on Sunday morning to watch the show with @BenMaguireNC Martyn Oates and Rebecca Smith MP

The Government confirms it will stop the creation of a city mayor for Plymouth even if next month’s referendum votes in favour. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

George Galloway Just Walkin' 🌐🚻📘🚰💙 Jeremy Corbyn Workers Party of Britain It’s such a shame, because the two of you together would be a such political force to be reckoned with. Such a missed opportunity. If only people could look past the trivial differences to create a unified leftwing front in a time where the extreme right dominate. Then sort the