23 October 2026

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Westminster and Wales: A broken relationship

Chris Lomas

 

Over recent years, support for Welsh independence has been growing.

One look at Yes cymru’s surge in support confirms a bleak picture for the unionists. In 2020, the nationalist campaign group had around 2000 members. One year on, they have now surpassed 18,000.

Why is the relationship between Westminster and Wales weakening, and is it time for both parties to go their separate ways?

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