Wales 'strongly against' Scottish independence, according to new poll
The latest YouGov poll for ITV Cymru Wales and Cardiff University shows that Welsh voters oppose Scottish independence by three to one.
The latest YouGov poll for ITV Cymru Wales and Cardiff University shows that Welsh voters oppose Scottish independence by three to one.
In response to the YouGov Barometer poll, Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said she welcomed the fact that more people recognised that Wales needed more powers.
Just as is the case in Scotland, the referendum debate in Wales has further highlighted the need to rebalance powers and wealth in these islands away from where it has become concentrated – in the London city state.
This poll shows that the London parties are wrong to block many of the recommendations of the cross-party commission on devolution. It is concerning that Labour has decided to align itself with the Tories in this referendum debate rather than considering the Welsh national interest.”
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