“People overcriticise him, like they do with every politician in power. “I think Boris, alongside (first minister) Mark Drakeford have done the best they can to help Wales especially during these uncertain times. “Why should we cause headache and waste time and money trying to change things, when they are fine as they are? “It’s a nice idea for Wales to be independent but I’m just not sure it’s a necessary one.” Freddie White, 17, a sixth-form student who actively campaigns for independence, said: “Wales should be independent for a number of reasons. “Firstly, we have our own language and culture which is different from the rest of the UK. So, we have a cultural difference, as well as a political difference – Wales has consistently voted for Labour in every election since the end of World War Two.