How the support for Welsh independence became mainstream

[Creoda]

Well, a large percent of the population of Wales are English-born, foreign-born etc. and they might not be interested in independence.

But the support for independence is rapidly growing.

This will be the final step towards Polish world dominance.

[Ford]

i live in north wales (just)

local schools have welsh language as compulsory

numerous villages in north wales are predominately welsh speaking

I have heard that the Welsh speak their language at higher rates than the other Celts, but it's great to hear nevertheless. However, in a perfect world I would like to see all Celts use their mother tongues instead of allowing English being their primary language. It's too great of a cultural heritage to allow to die.

[Mopi Licinius Crassus]

I have heard that the Welsh speak their language at higher rates than the other Celts, but it's great to hear nevertheless. However, in a perfect world I would like to see all Celts use their mother tongues instead of allowing English being their primary language. It's too great of a cultural heritage to allow to die.

wales is somewhat isolated from the rest of the UK

there are no motorways in wales...and once you drive into wales and head away from the border with england, you notice the difference ..

wales is v rural...has a v different character to england

[Tooting Carmen]

wales is somewhat isolated from the rest of the UK

there are no motorways in wales...and once you drive into wales and head away from the border with england, you notice the difference ..

wales is v rural...has a v different character to england

Actually there is the M4, although west of Port Talbot it has only two lanes. Otherwise, you're essentially right.

[TheOldNorth]

just hope they don't import tons of immigrants and stay in the EU, also I hope Brittany joins them and they become the Brittonic confederacy

[TheOldNorth]

I support Welsh independence but it will probably never happen, also Cornish, and Yorkshire independence, the more countries the better. However Wales is more integrated with England than Scotland, its much closer to big cities in England like Bristol and even London and leaving would take away opportunities for young Welsh people, though being in the EU might help this.

being in the EU does nothing but make europeans the harbingers of their own doom

[TheOldNorth]

They should also focus on reviving their language. All Celts should.

maybe american schools might actually teach the celtic languages if the celts actually speak them

[Ford]

maybe american schools might actually teach the celtic languages if the celts actually speak them

I personally doubt that will ever happen, the cultural incentive or interest is not there for most people. The new world is not kind to any foreign culture and often results in people being completely assimilated and forgetting their past. At least you're teaching yourself Welsh which is admirable.

[TheOldNorth]

I personally doubt that will ever happen, the cultural incentive or interest is not there for most people. The new world is not kind to any foreign culture and often results in people being completely assimilated and forgetting their past. At least you're teaching yourself Welsh which is admirable.

yeah you're probably right, but I'm not that good at welsh yet

[Graham]

Wales seems to be politically aligned with Northern England. We used to, so I guess Wales could change.