In a statement Sheryll Murray MP expressed her relief that her boundary with the Tamar has been respected by the Boundary Commission. She said, “I am pleased that the boundary commission have taken the best possible decision within their remit. We all wanted the Cornish boundary to be fully respected but that is not now possible within the legislation that has gone through Parliament to reduce the number of seats.
“I am pleased that common sense has prevailed and the crossing has taken place in the north and not in the south where the Tamar, as the county’s historic boundary, is at its widest and most prominent.
“I was surprised that the commission want to rename the constituency Liskeard from the more inclusive South East Cornwall. I appreciate that Liskeard is central to the constituency and the home of my office but I do think the current name should be continued to be used as there has not been significant change. If you agree with me you can make a representation to Boundary Commission for England, 35 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BQ or email reviews@bcommengland.x.gsi.gov.uk”
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