THOUSANDS of people have marched through the streets of Rhyl to demand an independent Wales.

The seaside town hosted the 10th March for Independence — a landmark event in the growing campaign for Welsh separation.

Organised jointly by YesCymru and AUOBCymru (All Under One Banner Cymru), the march brought people across Wales to the north coast.

AUOBCymru’s Geraint Thomas, speaking at the event, said: “Every march for independence sends a clear message to Westminster that the people of Wales are no longer willing to be ignored.

“From Cardiff to Caernarfon, from Barry to Rhyl — today shows once again that this movement is growing in confidence and determination.

“The people of Wales are ready to take our future into our own hands.”

Local singer-songwriter Tara Bethan, who was brought up in Rhyl, told the crowd: “We have the ability and resources to stand tall as an independent nation — and today’s march proves that belief is alive and well across Wales.”

The movement has gained renewed attention following Westminster’s ongoing refusal to devolve control of the Crown Estate to Wales, despite overwhelming public and political support across the country.