Residents of Cornwall are demanding the government recognise the seaside county as the fifth nation of the UK.
A petition campaigning for Cornwall to have devolved powers and exist alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has ben backed by the council.
It has already received nearly 23,000 signatures and after gaining 53 votes in favour and 22 against, it passed a motion calling for recognised nation status.
The petition states: 'We urge the UK Government to formally acknowledge Cornwall as a nation, granting it equal status to Wales and Scotland.
'This includes devolved powers, cultural preservation, and official recognition of Cornwall’s distinct heritage, language, and historic autonomy.
