Independence in your Pocket

Introduction This booklet needed to be written. The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016. Scotland is readying itself for a second referendum on  independence. The peaceful reunification of Ireland is...

Why independence? This booklet aims to answer your questions about Welsh independence in a simple, honest and concise way. It is aimed at those who are curious, doubtful or even sceptical. Our aim in...

Why isn’t devolution enough, and what difference would independence make? Since 1999, the Welsh Government has been given responsibility for some areas of public policy, such as health, education, local government, economic development and...

Making Wales wealthier One of the reasons we advocate independence is because we believe it can be a way of kick-starting the Welsh economy, and expanding the tax base, in order to improve the...

Can Wales afford independence? Independence might sound like an appealing idea, but will it work in practice? Can Wales afford to stand on its own two feet?

Pound, Euro or Punt? During the Scottish referendum debate in 2014, we heard a lot of discussion of what would happen to monetary policy. The Scots already issue their own banknotes, but these are...

What about the monarchy? YesCymru believes that the two issues of independence and the monarchy are best kept separate. Some who support Welsh Independence, or are indy-curious, may be in favour of keeping the...

A constitution for Wales In 1997, the people of Wales voted, in a referendum to support devolution. Two years later, the Welsh Assembly (now officially called Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament) was established. In 2011, the...

Wales, the world & Brexit Wales currently has little influence on global affairs. On the world stage, the Westminster government speaks for the whole of the UK. Because England makes up 84 per cent...

Defence One of the most important functions of government is to defend its citizens. Defence means much more than fighter jets and aircraft carriers. It also means protecting us from harm, in whatever form...

Immigration & Nationality As an independent nation, Wales would decide who could cross our borders, whether it’s to live here temporarily (such as studying at university) or to start a new life for themselves...

But what about........? Many people will find the idea of independence appealing, but will worry about throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Building a new democracy might sound exciting, but most people want...

The road to independence Wales can only become independent if the people of Wales wish it. A majority of Welsh voters would have to support independence, in a referendum recognised both by the Welsh...

How can I help to make it happen? YesCymru’s aim is to gain independence for Wales in order to improve the way our country is governed. We believe in an inclusive citizenship, which embraces...