There has been a huge turnout of people from across Wales in Cardiff today to take part in what is being described as the "first ever" march for Welsh independence.

The event was organised by All Under One Banner (AUOB) Cymru and was supported by YesCymru, Awoken Cymru and Welsh Football Fans for Independence.

Estimates suggest that far more than 1,000 people, and possibly as many as 3,000, have attended and organisers hope the march will get more people talking about Welsh independence in what they described as a "resurgence of interest".

Llywelyn ap Gwilym, a spokesperson for AUOB Cymru said: "The debate around Wales’ constitutional future has intensified since the vote for the UK to leave the European Union.

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"Several groups which believe that Wales and its people would have a better future as an independent nation outside the UK, including YesCymru and Undod, have strived to engage the broader public and bring the debate into the mainstream. There is an increasing realisation that independence is normal."

The march began at 1.30pm at City Hall and proceeded along Queen Street and the Hayes, before finishing in front of the Central Library, where there were speeches from Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price, Ben Gwalchmai of Labour 4 Indy Wales, Siôn Jobbins of Yes Cymru, Sandy Clubb of Undod and poet Ali Goolyad.