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Welsh nationalism (Welsh: Cenedlaetholdeb Cymreig) emphasises and celebrates the distinctiveness of Welsh culture and Wales as a nation or country. Welsh nationalism may also include calls for further autonomy or self-determination , which includes Welsh devolution , meaning increased powers for the Senedd , or full Welsh independence .
' Party of Wales '; officially Plaid Cymru – the Party of Wales, and often referred to simply as Plaid) is a centre-left to left-wing, Welsh nationalist political party in Wales, committed to Welsh independence from the United Kingdom. [32] [33] It campaigns on a platform of social democracy and civic nationalism.
The Scottish National Party were, prior to the dissolution of Parliament ahead of the General Election, the third biggest party in Westminster. ... Plaid Cymru is a Welsh nationalist party, ...
However, this characterisation misrepresented Welsh nationalist sentiments, as "[Welsh nationalists] did far more to bring victory than hasten defeat". [33] Ambrose Bebb, a founding member of the party, was one of the most outspoken party members in support of the war. Bebb considered Nazi Germany's total defeat in the war as essential. [34]
There are a number of political parties registered to the Electoral Commission in Wales. Some of these parties have elected representation in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament; Welsh: Senedd Cymru) and/or in Westminster (UK Parliament) and some have elected representation in one or more of the 22 Welsh local authorities, while others have entirely no elected representation.
Plaid Cymru is the principal Welsh nationalist political party in Wales. The Party was formed in 1925, but did not contest a majority of Welsh seats in any UK general election until 1959. In 1966 the first Plaid Cymru MP was returned to Parliament.
Pages in category "Welsh nationalist parties" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Cymru Goch; F.
This category is for parties that focus on British nationalism, as well as nationalist parties of one of the constituent nations of the United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and the Crown Dependencies. Also see Category:Regionalist parties in the United Kingdom.