Petitions/Save Old Devonian/Celtic Devonian language by making it a protected language
StatusOngoing
Opened4 Feb 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Recognise Devon as a Celtic nation by making old/Celtic Devonian a protected language and make an effort to save its Celtic heritage and language.

I want the UK Government and Parliament to protect the Old Devonian/ Celtic Devonian language as we believe it represents an important but overlooked part of England’s Celtic heritage. Devon once had its own Brythonic language, closely related to Cornish and Welsh, but it disappeared without any formal recognition or preservation. By granting it protected status, the Government could safeguard the remaining evidence of this language, support research into Devon’s Celtic past, and allow future generations to reconnect with a unique part of their identity. Recognising and protecting the language could ensure that Devon’s early history is not forgotten and is given the same respect as other Celtic regions in the UK.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Steve Darling
1Steve Darling MP
Torbay
4
Sir Mel Stride
2Sir Mel Stride MP
Central Devon
3
Angela Rayner
3Angela Rayner MP
Ashton-under-Lyne
2
Justin Madders
4Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
2
Lisa Smart
5Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
2
Fred Thomas
6Fred Thomas MP
Plymouth Moor View
2
Caroline Voaden
7Caroline Voaden MP
South Devon
2
Sir John Hayes
8Sir John Hayes MP
South Holland and The Deepings
2
Sir Mark Tami
9Sir Mark Tami MP
Alyn and Deeside
2
Liam Conlon
10Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1