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Thousands join march for Welsh Independence in Wrexham

02 Jul 2022 3 minute read

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The first march for Welsh independence in two years has attracted thousands of people to Wrexham this afternoon.

Official estimates are that 8,000 people took part in the march, part of a full weekend of activities organised by AUOBCymru in partnership with IndyFest Wrexham and YesCymru.

Following the march there was a rally with speakers and music, including Welsh legend Dafydd Iwan, and comedian and broadcaster Tudur Owen and a recorded video message from Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin.

Dafydd Iwan made a plea for unity within the independence movement following the march, and also praised the Football Association of Wales, describing it as “one of the most important national institutions we have”

A new spirit is spreading throughout Wales, and the feeling is growing that we can do better for the people of Wales if we do it ourselves,” he said.

“That is the true meaning of Independence, not a separation, but joining all the other nations who govern themselves. Wales is beginning to believe in itself, and nothing can hold back a nation which has self-belief.”

“We must resist that old temptation to argue among ourselves. We must march together to create a free Wales”

Broadcaster and Comedian Tudur Owen was one of the speakers calling for an independent Wales at Wrexham’s civic centre.

He said: “The case for independence has been made. We now need the consent of the people of Wales and that is our next challenge.”

Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price and the party’s Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts also took part in the march.

Earlier today, Mr Price said that Wales had a choice either to “stand by while nations like Scotland leave this sinking ship” or to “take our future into our own hands”.

He also called on other political parties in Wales to join in the independence movement, saying that it is time to take the initiative as the UK fractures.

Common spirit

Addressing the marchers, the President of Sinn Féin said “With your nation we share a common spirit and a common experience.

Three years ago, at the Plaid Cymru conference, I spoke of the need for us to build a pan-Celtic anti-Tory political alliance and network and the need for this is even more stark today.

“We need to be allies, not only in our words also in our actions.

“Two nations for economic justice, and social equality hardwired into everything that we say and do.”

“Trust that you will always have friends here in Ireland. Above all. I wish you a future that matches the hopes and aspirations of the Welsh people.”

Saturday’s march was the fourth in a series of Marches for Independence, and the first since the easing of Covid restrictions.

The previous three marches were held in 2019 in Cardiff, Caernarfon and Merthyr. A march previously set to tale place in  Wrexham in 2020 was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.

Local resident and one of the organisers of the March for Independence, Kieran Thomas, said: “We were so disappointed when Covid put paid to our plans 2 year ago, but we are over the moon that people believe so strongly in the cause that they have traveled from all over Wales to get here today.

“People want a better Wales and can see that the dysfunctional British state is not going to provide it. This march has been a big economic boost for Wrexham and months of hard work has paid off.”

The next March for Independence will be held in Cardiff on 1 October.


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I.Humphrys
I.Humphrys
2 years ago

“Goodbye Boris, we must leave you, though it breaks our hearts to go”………….NOT!

Arwyn
Arwyn
2 years ago

Da iawn pawb.

Cathy Jones
Cathy Jones
2 years ago

It was so beautiful to be there with my children, my eldest daughter’s partner, my best friend and her children too and be amongst so many wonderful people. It felt genuinely special.

Richard
Richard
2 years ago

The support in Wrexham a border town with a large eastern european population and a strong mix of old mining and recent chester escapees is intereting. Wrexhams Councils anti Cardiff Bay leader will need to take note and realise that change is on the way. Todays well received visit by Yea Cymru and friends just builds on the more confident Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 identity of Wrexham with its bilingual schools, Welsh radio station and understanding that the future lies with Wales not as a greater Merseyside region. Da Iawn I pawb

Wrexhamian
Wrexhamian
2 years ago

Just to let you know that the event was generally well-received by the townspeople, with individuals and groups here and there joining it on an impromptu basis. And they had the right weather. With an almost non-existent national media in Wales, this was a good way to get the message known to ordinary people, and it proved a success.

imawelshman
imawelshman
2 years ago
Reply to  Wrexhamian

I’d agree, Although I found the turnout a bit disappointing personally.

Leigh Richards
Leigh Richards
2 years ago

Thousands turn out for a pro indy march in wrecsam – kills you doesnt it! 😉

imawelshman
imawelshman
2 years ago

agree with this. dooommmeeedd

Leigh Richards
Leigh Richards
2 years ago

Has it ever occured to you the problem might be you! 🤔

Leigh Richards
Leigh Richards
2 years ago
Reply to  Leigh Richards

Er afraid to break it to you that you have zero ‘power’….and judging by your voluminous trolling of this report you also have way too much time on your hands…

Owen Williams
Owen Williams
2 years ago

I’m also campaigning for members to be called “seneddwyr” rather than “members of the senedd”.
the assembly has come on leaps and bounds.

Arwyn
Arwyn
2 years ago
Reply to  Owen Williams

Pobl y panas? 😉 Braf i dy weld yma Owen.

Leigh Richards
Leigh Richards
2 years ago

Brilliant turn out! Now we must build on this and make the march in Cardiff on October 1st the biggest march in support of independence Wales has ever seen

Kenna Tahleel
Kenna Tahleel
2 years ago

Just say something either : anti-semitic; something that doesn’t need to refer to fact that Priti Patel; idolise the IRA/FWA; rejoice in David Ames’ death; or use the username “Cathy Jones.”

Your comment is guaranteed to stay up then.

Leigh Richards
Leigh Richards
2 years ago

Lol…please dont flatter yourself – I have no personal feelings whatsover towards anonymous online trolls….it’s the twaddle that you post i take issue with!

Leigh Richards
Leigh Richards
2 years ago

Dearie me….seeing someone (even a anonymous troll) having a meltdown in public is a very sad spectacle. But i would strongly urge you to withdraw that libellous allegation….i have no involvement whatsoever in approving or removing any comments on nation cymru’s site.

Last edited 2 years ago by Leigh Richards
Sue webster
Sue webster
2 years ago

Wish I could have been there. Goodbye Boris your time is nearly up

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