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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Petition Give Yorkshire protected minority status under European rules

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E-petition to grant Yorkshire people protected minority status within the EU.

For Yorkshire to be afforded the same protections as the Welsh, Scottish, Irish and the Cornish and for the rights of national minorities to be respected by combating discrimination, promoting equality and preserving and developing the culture and identity of national minorities.

For Yorkshire to get the recognition for its culture and heritage that it deserves

This petition closed early because of a General Election

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