YesCymru
| Formation | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Welsh independence |
| Headquarters | 11 Gordon Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AJ [1] |
Chair | Iestyn ap Rhobert |
| Website | yes |
YesCymru (sometimes styled Yes Cymru) is a non-party[2] campaign for an independent Wales.[3] The organisation was formed in 2014[4] and officially launched on 20 February 2016 in Cardiff.[5]
YesCymru have around 400 members and 13 groups and branches across Wales[4][6] and supports the activities of individuals and groups seeking to further the cause of Welsh independence.[7]
YesCymru's current chair is Iestyn ap Rhobert.[8]
Polling
The following polls have been carried out on behalf of YesCymru:
| Date(s) conducted | In Favour of Independence | Opposed to Independence | Indifferent/No Reply | Sample | Held by | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 May 2017 | 26% | 47% | 27% | 1,000 | Yes Cymru/ YouGov | Respondents asked to rate 0–10. 0–4 Against, 5 indifferent, 6–10 in favour |
Supporters
- Adam Price, Plaid Cymru AM for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr.
- Jonathan Edwards, Plaid Cymru MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr.
- Neville Southall, former Welsh football player.[9]
- Leanne Wood, leader of Plaid Cymru.
- Grenville Ham, Leader of Wales Green Party
- Gwynoro Jones, former Labour MP.[10][11]
See also
References
- ^ "Contact Us · YesCymru". Yes.cymru. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ "The name of the association is YesCymru, sometimes abbreviated to 'YC' or referred to as the 'association'" (PDF). Yes.cymru. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Shipton, Martin (28 September 2017). "Who are 'Yes Cymru' - the campaigners trying to reinvent Welsh nationalism?". Walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ a b "YesCymru movement 'growing faster than expected'". Nation.cymru. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Craig, Ian (20 February 2016). "Welsh independence supporters should learn from Scotland, new campaign group says". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ "Yes Cymru Caernarfon launched". Nation.cymru. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Oliphant, Vickiie (7 October 2017). "Could Wales be next? Protestors back Catalonia independence amid calls for SPLIT from UK". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ "About Us · YesCymru". Yes.cymru. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ https://nation.cymru/2018/football-legend-big-nev-to-make-the-case-for-welsh-independence-at-labour-conference-event
- ^ Jones, Gwynoro. "Time #Wales moved towards a real #Senedd @fmwales @LabourSenedd @Labour4IndWales @YesCymru @Plaid_Cymru". Twitter. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ "Glyndŵr Day Welsh Independence Rally, Cardiff · YesCymru". Yes.cymru. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2017.