Mebyon Kernow
Proper noun
Meaning
Mebyon Kernow
A left-of-centre political party that campaigns for greater self-government for Cornwall.
Examples
;2014 European Parliament elections Mebyon Kernow decided not to stand candidates in the 2014 European elections, claiming the system is skewed against them winning seats.
;2013 Council elections ;Summary Prior to the election Mebyon Kernow held six seats on the council, having gained two due to defections from other parties, and winning one in a by-election.
;2009 Cornwall Council elections seeAlso In April 2009 MK leader Dick Cole announced his resignation from his job as an archaeologist with the new Cornwall Council to become full-time leader of Mebyon Kernow and to stand for election to the Council.
In June 2011 Mebyon Kernow lost one of its Truro City councillors, and prior General Election Candidate, Loic Rich, who moved to the Conservative group.
All Mebyon Kernow candidates lost their deposits.
In 2009, three Mebyon Kernow candidates were elected to the newly formed Cornwall Council.