Jacques Delors – end of an illusion DOUG NICHOLLS, former general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions and lifelong campaigner against the European Union, reflects on the recent death of one of the main architects of the EU
Features | Wednesday 19th Oct 2022 We must act on the shared values of unions and community organisations
Friday 08th Jul 2022 It’s the stupid economy Following the recent success of a range of economic seminars, DOUG NICHOLLS, general secretary of the GFTU, argues we have to get a popular and rigorous alternative economic strategy embedded throughout the movement
Friday 03rd Jun 2022 Behold the Great British monarchy Tongue firmly in cheek, DOUG NICHOLLS reflects on the progressive impact of certain royals past — if only due to the culture of rebellion they inspired
Thursday 06th Jan 2022 Neoliberalism on life support? As the Mont Pelerin Society approaches its 75th anniversary this year, socialists and trade unionists need to start thinking about how to bring an end to the dead hand of free-market economics, says DOUG NICHOLLS
Friday 17th Dec 2021 How much longer can we stomach US interference? The so-called ‘special relationship’ between Britain and the US is taking new and sinister forms – time to demand a divorce, says DOUG NICHOLLS
Wednesday 16th Dec 2020 For years EU debate has been dominated by talk of trade — it’s time to start talking about production DOUG NICHOLLS argues that the current EU negotiating position threatens the green industrial revolution we need and undermines future productive capacity to rebuild after Covid-19
Saturday 16th May 2020 The duty of care – rebuild Britain without austerity We should not for one second allow the new talk of economic meltdown and belt-tightening to gain ground – it’s human welfare that should be our priority, says GFTU general secretary DOUG NICHOLLS
Thursday 07th May 2020 Opinion Patriotism is good for you GFTU general secretary DOUG NICHOLLS reflects on this week’s VE Day celebrations and the international significance of socialist patriotism
Thursday 23rd Apr 2020 It’s liberating to recognise that there only two classes – us and them There’s a growing class consciousness in Britain and it’s a powerful force, argues GFTU general secretary DOUG NICHOLLS
Thursday 16th Apr 2020 Slow down, you move too fast DOUG NICHOLLS, general secretary of the GFTU, in the fourth of his weekly features, reflects on the importance of slowing down the pace of work to tackle inequality
Thursday 09th Apr 2020 Communicate, communicate, communicate In the third of a series of weekly articles taking a reflective approach to issues in our current situation, DOUG NICHOLLS, GFTU general secretary, looks at how we are and have communicated and the dangers of the culture of violence for our children