YesCymru took their Crown Estate campaign to the heart of Westminster today, as YesCymru directors Rob Hughes and Sam Murphy delivered a letter to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

This marks the next step in a national campaign led by YesCymru that has already secured support from all 22 local authorities in Wales, the Senedd, and an overwhelming 75% of the Welsh public. The letter calls on the UK Government to transfer control of the Crown Estate’s assets and revenues in Wales to the people of Wales.

In the letter, YesCymru set out the clear democratic case for the transfer, stating that Westminster’s failure to act is strengthening the case for independence and driving public support. They point to the significant rise in backing for an independent Wales, from around 5% before the 2014 Scottish referendum to 41% in the most recent poll, conducted in April.

YesCymru Director Rob Hughes said:

"Wales has been overlooked and undervalued for far too long. All we’re asking for is fairness, and when that’s denied, more and more people see independence as the only way forward."

The letter also outlines YesCymru’s willingness to engage constructively with the UK Government, not only on transferring the Crown Estate but also on preparing the way for a democratic referendum on Welsh independence.

Torfaen Council became the final local authority in Wales to back the transfer of Crown Estate powers when it passed a motion on 10 June. This marked a historic and unanimous consensus across all 22 councils and the Senedd, following a coordinated national campaign led by YesCymru.

Rob Hughes concluded:

"This united support across Wales shows that YesCymru can bring people together behind a clear demand, and that real change is possible when voices across the country speak as one."

The Crown Estate in Wales, valued at over £850 million, generates significant revenue from Welsh land and seabeds. Currently these profits go directly to the UK Treasury, with no direct return to Welsh communities.

Transferring control of these assets to Wales, as has already happened in Scotland, would ensure that the wealth generated from Welsh natural resources is reinvested in Wales. This would support local economies, promote sustainable development, and help build a fairer future for everyone in Wales.