Welsh independence under attack as Union welcomes citizens “They have common sense!” | United Kingdom | New UK News

Andrew RT Davies spoke to Express.co.uk about Welsh independence and how he thinks the situation in the country is going. Calling himself a ‘proud trade unionist’ Mr Davies said many Welsh people had the ‘common sense’ that Wales is better in the Union when asked why separatist groups did not. failed to gain much ground in the country. The Conservative leader added that many separatists had “a problem” because he recalled that one of the main Welsh independence groups, YesCyrmu, is currently in a “quagmire”.

Earlier this month, many members of YesCyrmu’s the central committee collectively resigned following internal fractures.

The group said in a statement: “The members of the YesCymru Central Committee have collectively resigned and resigned from their positions with immediate effect.

“The decision was not made lightly but is made in the best interests of the organization.

“The harassment directed at members of the Central Committee, which goes far beyond social media posts, has had an incredible impact on mental well-being and can no longer be tolerated.”

President Sion Jobbins resigned his post earlier this year over “personal issues”.

Mr Davies was asked why Welsh independence had struggled to take off.

He said: “I think the Welsh have the common sense to recognize that the strength of Wales lies in the UK.

“The positive aspects of the Union bring to all parts of the UK, not just England, not just Scotland, not just Wales, not just Northern Ireland, but all four components.

“Whether it’s economic benefits, whether it’s cultural benefits, whether it’s social benefits, the ties, the umbilical cord if you will, that links these islands together is much better being a Union of UK.

“Rather than four separate entities and persons in Wales recognize this and they recognize that our place is best suited for the union of the United Kingdom and is an integral part of it.”

Mr Davies also told Express.co.uk he noticed ‘social media bile’ from those who appear to support Welsh independence and revealed they are attacking those who disagree with them.

He added that he agreed that Welsh independence should be heard but in a democratic sphere where ideas can be exchanged and debated.

Mr Davies said many separatists had “a chip on their shoulders”.

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Speaking to Express.co.uk, former chairman Sion Jobbins explained that his group was looking to gain greater governance over their affairs after being disillusioned with Westminster.

The independence activist said Welsh independence was less antagonistic than Scottish independence. His group had been formed along non-partisan lines.

He said he would be happy to work with anyone in the future and even extended an olive branch to Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

A Savanta ComRes poll released in March showed support for Welsh independence hovering around 39%.

Mr Jobbins told Express.co.uk he saw an increase in membership when the Scottish elections in May ended in a SNP victory.