Welsh separatist activists are targeting English language road signs across Wales.
In recent days, many English language signs have been defaced deliberately.
It’s happened in Pembrokeshire, Powys and Monmouthshire.
St Clears, one of the targeted towns, is an Anglo-Norman settlement founded in the 12th Century.
Its respective Welsh language translation is “Sancler”. This is taken from the original English language name.
While the English language place name was covered in spray paint, the Welsh translation was not targeted.
These attacks are a disgrace.
The English language is central to Welsh culture.
Attempts to erase it by separatist activists travelling hundreds of miles into majority English speaking areas must be condemned.
Over 80% of people in Wales don’t speak Welsh. They must be respected.
These vandals do not get to decide what it means to be Welsh. Nor do they have the right to impose their own vision of Welshness on others.
They must face the consequences of their actions.
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