My other concern is will it start a trend where Englands counties will want independence and special treatment because of their 'unique culture'. After all Cornwall has been given special minority status, whatever the Hells that means for them. I can understand trying to keep alive a unique language but surely pasties and cream teas are nothing special.
Can you imagine Essex being treated specially because of its orange perm-tanned residents and white shoes?
(ps the above is a stereotype unless you live in the south of the county, innit?)
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