Mebyon Kernow wins a 3 %

In 2017 Mebyon Kernow did not contest the General Election. This time Mebyon Kernow decided to target its resources into a single constituency: St Austell and Newquay seat. Dick Cole obtained 1.660 votes in a single constituency meaning a 3 %. The seat was won by the Conservatives by a clear majority of 56 %.

Mebyon Kernow is described as a left-of-centre political party in Cornwall. It's main policy focuses on creating a National Assembly for Cornwall, and argues for the same rights to devolution as England, Scotland and Wales. The party also wants to maintain the county's own distinct identity, language and heritage.