LOOKING TO THE FUTURE OF CORNWALL COUNCIL
MK is disappointed that all groups could not work together for the good of Cornwall
Following the election of Conservative councillor Alec Robertson as the leader of Cornwall Council and the formation of a Conservative / Independent administration, the Mebyon Kernow group on the Council has called on one and all to work together for the betterment of Cornwall.
MK is disappointed that, with no political grouping having overall control, it has not been possible to form an Executive made up of representatives from the three main groupings – namely the 50 Conservatives, the 38 Liberal Democrats and the 31-strong group of independent councillors.
The three Mebyon Kernow councillors are not part of the ruling administration but, at the same time, do not consider themselves to be in opposition. Cllrs Dick Cole, Andrew Long and Stuart Cullimore are committed to working with all councillors to win a better deal for Cornwall and to protect public services.
MK leader Cllr Dick Cole said: “We would like to congratulate Alec Robertson on his election as leader of Cornwall Council. He has an extremely important role to perform and it is our hope that he will be able to bring people together in an inclusive way and that much can be achieved for the people of Cornwall over the next four years.
“The three MK councillors on Cornwall Council are committed to playing our part in making the new Council a success. We will be working positively and pro-actively with anyone and everyone to do what we think is best for our local communities.
“It was our view that the best option for Cornwall would have been for all political groups to share power and work together collectively for Cornwall.
“Sadly, this was not to be. The Liberal Democrats decided that they did not wish to participate in such an arrangement and resolved to go into what they have termed ‘constructive’ opposition.
“It remains our hope that everyone on the new Council can rise above political differences and pool all talents and resources to build a more successful and prosperous Cornwall.”
A politically mature approach from Mebyon Kernow – Excellent.
A politically immmature and silly grandstanding approach from those Liberally non-Democrat councillors. Disregarding Cornwall’s motto ‘Onen Hag Oll’ (One And All) yet again.
Those Liberally non-Democrat councillors appear to inhabit an entirely different political planet from Cornwall’s hard-working, conscientious and caring Liberal Democrat MPs.