A former Oxfordshire councillor has made his first speech in the House of Commons as an MP.

Perran Moon, Labour MP for Camborne and Redruth, used his maiden speech in the House of Commons to express his view that Cornwall should have a devolution arrangement similar to that in Wales.

Mr Moon is a former councillor for the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown ward for Cherwell District Council for four years. 

In his first speech in Parliament, he said: “It was clear on the doorstep over the last two years, there is a strong desire for a non-mayoral model of governance arrangement with Westminster.

“My hope and my focus in coming weeks and months will be on persuading Government that the most appropriate devolution arrangement for Cornwall is an assembly similar to that of our Celtic cousins in Wales."

Mr Moon outlined what makes the region distinct.

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He said: “Firstly, 10 years ago, Cornwall was granted national minority status under the European Framework Convention for the Protection of national minorities.

"Our language, our culture, our heritage, as well as our economic potential mark us out on this island.

“Secondly, the positive reaction received by all six Cornish MPs on both sides of this house for making our oaths in Cornish is telling. Almost half of our children and young people consider themselves first and foremost Cornish.

“And finally, on Saturday, my brother Dickon will be made a Bard of the Gorsedh, the highest honour that can be bestowed on a Cornish man or woman."