The UK government has cut funds to Kernewek, the Cornish language, but residents are fighting back. Amy Hall reports.
There is konar (fury) growing in southwest England over a governmentdecision to cut $200,000-a-year funding for Kernewek, the Cornish language.
Over 10,200 people have signed a petition calling for the funding to be reinstated and campaigners are considering going to the UN Court of Human Rights if the government does not give an adequate response.
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