Thousands from across Wales join independence march in Swansea

Yes Cymru provided buses for campaigners to join the march from Pontypool, Pontyprydd, Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale and Abergavenny in the Valleys, and from Aberystwyth, Bangor, Caernarfon and Porthmadog in North and Mid Wales.

They joined local independence supporters marching through Swansea’s streets.

The march, which kicked off at 2pm made its way from Wind Street, along the Kingsway before turning back along Oxford Street, Castle Square and Princess Way towards Museum Green where a rally was held in front of the National Waterfront Museum.

Speakers at the event included author Mike Parker, Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader Liz Saville-Roberts and Wales Green Party leader, Anthony Slaughter.

At the rally, Mike Parker said: “This country has so much to share, but that cannot be until we have found our own voice and are able to use it. No amount of tinkering around the edges of the current settlement will give Wales its real voice. The UK has shown time and time again that it cannot and will not reform itself. Wales needs independence.”

Elfed Williams, Chair of YesCymru said: “There is something special about coming together to march for an independent Wales and it’s great to see that the marches have grown every time with the Swansea march being the most ambitious yet!

“The cry for independence increases week by week as the people of Wales realise that the only way our country can thrive is to break away from this crumbling union.”

(Lead image: Gareth Llewelyn Evans)