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Rhun ap Iorwerth says Wales has “no turning back”

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC · How we work

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First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth addressed up to 9,000 people at a pro-independence rally in Aberystwyth.
He said there is “no turning back” on Wales’ independence.
He urged Wales achieve at least equality with Scotland.
Yes Cymru polling shows 32% would back independence if a referendum were held tomorrow.
Leaders of Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin signed the Cardiff Memorandum affirming nations’ right to self-determination.

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First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth addressed up to 9,000 people at a pro-independence rally in Aberystwyth.
He said there is “no turning back” on Wales’ independence.
He urged Wales achieve at least equality with Scotland.
Yes Cymru polling shows 32% would back independence if a referendum were held tomorrow.
Leaders of Plaid Cymru, the SNP and Sinn Féin signed the Cardiff Memorandum affirming nations’ right to self-determination.