Independence campaigners packed the streets of Aberystwyth over the weekend, calling for a referendum.

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth told the crowd, at Aberystwyth castle grounds on Saturday, which campaigners claim was in the many thousands, that there is 'no turning back' on the journey to independence, despite more than two thirds of the country not backing the idea in a recent poll.

Yes Cymru hosted the rally, which saw roads closed in Aberystwyth town centre as independence campaigners from across the country, marched through the town before gathering in the castle grounds to listen to speeches.

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Independence campaigners march down Great Darkgate Street (Yes Cymru)

Rhun ap Iorwerth told the crowd: "We are standing up for Wales, pursuing the investment and greater powers we need from Westminster now, so we can make a real difference to people's lives as the next step in our constitutional journey."

Later, posting a picture of himself on stage, the First Minister added: "For the first time, the Welsh Government is being led by a party that believes Wales should have the power to choose its own future, and today, thousands marched through the streets of Aberystwyth celebrating that ever growing belief in our nation’s potential. “

The First Minister was criticised for his appearance with Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies saying: "Instead of marching in Aberystwyth, he'd (Rhun ap Iorwerth) be better off behind his desk in Cathays sorting the problems that he said he would sort out."

Yes Cymru is calling for a referendum on Welsh independence from the United Kingdom in 2032 and aims to build a majority support for the concept over the next six years.

Earlier this month, Rhun ap Iorwerth signed a memorandum of understanding with the SNP and Sinn Féin to push for the break up of the United Kingdom, claiming Westminster’s time is coming to an end.