Closed petition Abolish the name 'Wales' and make 'CYMRU' the only name for our country.

Wales is a name imposed on Cymru and is essentially not a Welsh word at all. The world knows about Wales because of its English connection since 1282. Hardly anyone has heard of Cymru or realises that we have our own unique language and culture which is totally different from the other countries within the United Kingdom.

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Date closed 13 June 2024
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