A march for Welsh independence is set to take place in Cardiff this weekend. It will be the second march to take place in the Welsh capital which is hosted by AUOBCymru (All Under One Banner) and YesCymru.
A similar event was hosted in Wrexham in July where around 8,000 campaigners took to the streets to show their support for an independent Wales. Previous marches have been held in Caernarfon and Merthyr Tydfil as well as in Cardiff where the first ever march was held in May 2019.
In the past guest speakers and performers have included Welsh folk singer Dafydd Iwan, the late rugby player and commentator Eddie Butler, Scottish comedian and political activist Hardeep Singh Kohli, and former goalkeeper Neville Southall. On Saturday, October 1, the Cardiff march will see the likes of House of the Dragon actor Julian Lewis Jones, actress and novelist Ffion Dafis, former Plaid Cymru leader Dafydd Wigley, singer Eädyth Crawford, and Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey taking part in the rally.
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Also speaking at the rally will be Gwern Gwynfil, the new CEO of YesCymru. Ahead of the march he said: "Having just been appointed as YesCymru’s first CEO I’m looking forward to a loud and joyful celebration where we can all raise our voices together for independence in Cardiff this Saturday.
"It is very clear that Westminster will never, can never, put the priorities of Wales first. The only solution for us is to take our own path through independence."
People who are considering attending the event are asked to bring flags, whistles, drums, and instruments. They are also urged to plan ahead with industrial action likely to affect Transport for Wales train services throughout the day. The march itself will start at 12pm and will travel along Queen Street, St John Street, Working Street, The Hayes, Mill Lane, St Mary Street, High Street, and Duke Street before returning to Windsor Place via Queen Street.
Harriet Protheroe-Soltani on behalf of AUOBCymru said: "We’re very excited to be hosting the latest march for independence in Cardiff on October 1. Given the recent UK Government’s tax cuts for the rich and continual erosion of workers’ rights it’s important, now more than ever, that people come along and demonstrate that we do not trust Westminster to look after the interests of Wales. We’re expecting a big turnout in Cardiff with buses organised from throughout Wales."
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