The Independence Index

Where is the UK going? Does the UK have a future?

There remain some good things about the UK. Despite differences and disagreements, people from all nations and regions get along with each other and have achieved things for the common good. 

The UK has also been compared to an “insurance policy”, with London’s major economic status supporting post-industrial areas (like Wales) which have been in a managed decline since the 1980s.

That can’t go on forever. Change doesn’t happen quickly enough, if it happens at all. Our relationship with the rest of Europe has been damaged by Brexit, as successive UK governments and parliaments become more out-of-touch, cruel and incompetent with each passing year.

A growing number of us believe the best option for Wales is to become independent. 

Recent polls indicate that support for Welsh independence now exceeds 30%, a figure that was considered unattainable a decade ago.

You’re probably here because you’re already convinced about independence and want to look at the issues in more detail.

Or, you’re one of the many “Indycurious”; you want to know how independence might work, what policy options would be available to Wales and what independence could mean for you, your family, your business or your community.

Below you’ll find an index of all independence-related posts on State of Wales, divided into subject areas.


If you’re new to this, not ready for the heavy stuff yet and want a quick, easy to read guide I recommend starting with YesCymru’s Independence in your Pocket (links below).

How To Navigate The Independence Index

For mobiles and tablets, it’s recommended to view the Independence Index in landscape mode.

To view more posts, click the “Load More” button located at the bottom of each section.

If a section has sub-categories, you can click on the category name to filter posts by that category. On some tablets and mobile devices, you can click the three dots located at the top right corner of each section to bring up a menu and select a category.

After the UK

Note: Devil’s Advocate looks at some of the arguments *against* independence.

Devil's Advocate

Transport & Infrastructure