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Thousands taking part in Welsh independence march

Large crowds have been gathering in Caernarfon to march for an independent Wales.

Llyr Gruffydd AM said he had been told by police that 5,000 people are estimated to have taken placed in a march around the town.

A rally has also been taking place on Castle Square with a diverse group of speakers set to take part including Scottish comedian and political activist Hardeep Singh Kohli as well as community activists, poets and musicians.

Gwion Halam is one of the organisers of the march.

He told the Daily Post that people are fed up of other people deciding the future of Wales and this march is the chance for us to come forward and let everyone know that “Wales is ready for independence”.

Singer Dafydd Iwan, who will be providing entertainment, said: "There is a long tradition of rallies on the Maes in Caernarfon, and I’m thrilled that the Independence Rally is happening there, under a non-political and cross-party banner, which reflects the positive new spirit that is growing in Wales these days.”

The Welsh independence march in the centre of Cardiff (WalesOnline)

Hardeep Sing Kohli told Nation Cymru: “The continual crimes committed against the people of Wales are legion.

“From the assault on their ancient and beautiful culture, the attempted crushing of the Welsh language over the last two centuries to more recent events like the dropping of Goldie Lookin Chain by their record label, while bowed our Celtic Cousins have never been broken.

“It is time for Wales, like Scotland, to become a nation restored. From Flint Castle to Chepstow in the south, it is time for the land of song to once again sing their own song.”

The protest today follows on from May’s . More than 2,000 people attended the first ever independence march in the city.

Then, Llywelyn ap Gwilym, a spokesperson for AUOB Cymru said: "The debate around Wales’ constitutional future has intensified since the vote for the UK to leave the European Union."

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