Cornish politicians have welcomed the Duchy being "put front and centre" in Andy Burnham's first statement to Parliament as Prime Minister.
In his first address to the House of Commons yesterday, almost at the very start, Mr Burnham spoke about his recent visit to Truro and his commitment to begin work on a new devolution deal for Cornwall.
He said: "I was glad to meet the Liberal Democrat leader of Cornwall Council with my honourable friend the member for Truro and Falmouth on my recent visit. I know like many rural economies across the UK, Cornwall lacks a basic level of infrastructure which in turn harms growth and holds back living standards and life chances and I heard the cross-party call for a devolution deal.
"I understand concerns in this house about the potential emergence of a two-tier England between those with devolved power and those without and I will not ignore them. So, I have asked No 10 North to begin work with Cornwall Council and its six MPs on a devolution deal with or without an elected mayor."
Jayne Kirkham, Labour MP for Truro and Falmouth, who joined Mr Burnham on his visit to the Truro area last month, said: "I am so pleased that the Prime Minister has recognised Cornwall's needs particularly as one of the first places he visited and in his very first speech to the House of Commons and look forward to working with Number 10 North on this.
"He recognised that our lack of infrastructure has been holding us back and pledged to help."
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Anna Gelderd, Labour MP for South East Cornwall, added: "It's fantastic that Cornwall has been put front and centre in Andy's first statement to Parliament as Prime Minister. For an area that has too often felt forgotten by Westminster, this is a clear signal that Cornwall matters and that our communities, industries and ambitions are being taken seriously.
"The Prime Minister has made clear that this Government will work with MPs and local leaders in Cornwall to give
Burnham Puts Cornwall Top of First Parliament Agenda