New opinion poll reveals growing support for Welsh independence

A new opinion poll undertaken by YouGov for the campaign group YesCymru has shown that a quarter of the Welsh public favour independence for Wales. This surge in support rises to a third if the Conservatives increase their majority in Westminster when the UK General Election takes place on June 8. The figures reveal a major change in the views of the Welsh electorate. Earlier polls taken over the last five years, had shown on average a much lower percentage of voters backing independence when offered a range of constitutional options.

Leanne Wood leader of Plaid Cymru, a political party that advocates Welsh independence from the United Kingdom, has cited the example of the Scottish National Party in Scotland in a call for voters to give Plaid Cymru a “mandate to defend Wales” at the General Election. She has stated that Wales had been “ignored” by UK Governments and warned a Conservative victory on June 8 would be a “threat” to the nation.