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Welsh independence (Welsh: Annibyniaeth i Gymru) is the political movement advocating for Wales to become a sovereign state, independent from the United Kingdom. Wales was conquered during the 13th century by Edward I of England following the killing of Llywelyn the Last, Prince of Wales.
The rapid industrialisation of parts of Wales, especially Merthyr Tydfil and adjoining areas, gave rise to strong and radical Welsh working class movements which led to the Merthyr Rising of 1831, the widespread support for Chartism, and the Newport Rising of 1839.
22 kwi 2021 · Opinion polls consistently show that a clear majority of Welsh people oppose independence. Support for Welsh independence was highest in 2020 and 2021, when most polls found that between 30% and 40% of voters would vote for independence.
28 sty 2022 · In 1886 Welsh Londoners including future prime minister David Lloyd George established the group Cymru Fydd to advocate for a self-governed Wales. The group spread to other English cities with large Welsh populations and also to Wales but dissolved without any real achievements.
The Glyndŵr rebellion was a Welsh rebellion led by Owain Glyndŵr against the Kingdom of England during the Late Middle Ages. During the rebellion's height between 1403 and 1406, Owain exercised control over the majority of Wales after capturing several of the most powerful English castles in the country, and formed a parliament at Machynlleth.
11 gru 2019 · Global. Why Nationalists Fail. The Welsh independence movement lags far behind the Scottish version. Why? By Helen Lewis. Welsh-nationalist demonstrators protest the opening of the Tryweryn...
2 lut 2021 · In Wales, independence is still a minority view, but a campaign aimed at making it a reality has gained momentum in the past year. Now, a former adviser to David Cameron on devolution says there...
