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People take part in a march calling for Welsh independence in the centre of Cardiff, Wales, October 1, 2022
WELSH independence supporters have welcomed a new constitutional report finding devolution as it stands is “not sustainable” — and that independence is a viable option.
The cross-party Independent Constitutional Commission set out three options including enhanced devolution, federalism and independence that it said could secure the future of Wales, but declined to say which solution it favoured.
The Welsh government set up the commission in August 2021 with a cross-party membership under co-chairs Professor Laura McAllister and former Archbishop of Canterbury Doctor Rowan Willams.
Wales reporter DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the political scene as budget rows take centre-stage and Welsh Labour gains a new leader
In the first of a series of interviews with leaders of progressive parties in Wales ahead of the May 7 Senedd election DAVID NICHOLSON talks to Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth