DOUG NICHOLLS, chair of the think tank Rebuild Britain, encourages creative engagement with the new government on economic matters particularly

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

The GFTU has been running education courses on what is really happening in China and the US, Doug Nicholls reflects on some of the learnings and the importance of the recent US-China talks in Bali

In the second of a two-part feature for TUC week, DOUG NICHOLLS, general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions discusses the underestimated strength of community organisations and the value of a new working relationship with trade unions

In the first of a two-part feature for TUC Congress, DOUG NICHOLLS, general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions, discusses the issues involved in developing trade union and community relations

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

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

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

The so-called ‘special relationship’ between Britain and the US is taking new and sinister forms – time to demand a divorce, says DOUG NICHOLLS

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

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

GFTU general secretary DOUG NICHOLLS reflects on this week’s VE Day celebrations and the international significance of socialist patriotism

There’s a growing class consciousness in Britain and it’s a powerful force, argues GFTU general secretary DOUG NICHOLLS

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

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

In the second of a series of weekly articles reflecting on the current situation, GFTU general secretary DOUG NICHOLLS, celebrates the passion of solidarity

What workers are ‘essential’? All workers are essential. This crisis has shown workers their real strength — and the left must rush to solidify those gains, writes DOUG NICHOLLS

GFTU leader DOUG NICHOLLS looks at European corporate attacks on unions and workers in America’s southern states

The deal would end the control of the unelected, neoliberal commissioners and anti-worker European Court of Justice, writes DOUG NICHOLLS

GFTU general secretary and Venezuela Solidarity Campaign vice-chair DOUG NICHOLLS’S Speech to the Venezuela Solidarity Rally

DOUG NICHOLLS argues if Parliament does not secure leaving the EU on March 29 as already agreed, sinister new political dangers will emerge

DOUG NICHOLLS looks at the implications of the Fixed Term Parliament Act and Recall of MPs Act in the current crisis of democracy.

DOUG NICHOLLS condemns the hypocrisy of opposing austerity in Britain while arguing to stay in the EU with its anti-austerity punishment system

DOUG NICHOLLS warns of new and urgent dangers arising from the opposition to Brexit

As the Brexit negotiations enter there last critical phase, DOUG NICHOLLS argues that socialists should return to some first principles to prepare to rebuild Britain as an independent country after March 29

DOUG NICHOLLS looks at the desperation of the EU Brexit negotiators and their threat to Ireland

DOUG NICHOLLS welcomes the passing of the EU Withdrawal Bill as a decisive moment in history

Doug Nicholls condemns the EU's pre-emptive strike against the Labour manifesto and election victory

Membership of the single market does not permit the rebalancing of the economy Britain needs to get back on its feet, writes DOUG NICHOLLS

The European Union is becoming more militaristic and aggressive. It is even more essential that socialists accelerate Britain’s withdrawal from it, argues DOUG NICHOLLS