THE European Parliament has voted to call for governments to do more to preserve regional languages following a report by the United Nations cultural body UNESCO, who described the Cornish language as 'endangered'.

Language campaigner Sir Graham Watson, who represents Cornwall in the European Parliament said: "Protecting our regional culture and diversity is vital. And protecting ancient languages is just as important as protecting our regional food, drink and geography. For many years I have campaigned to encourage more people to take up another language. That is why I was very happy to support these proposals in Parliament today."

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