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

NOT since VE Day at the end of World War II has the nation — Wales, Scotland and England — been so united in a joyous, determined feeling of solidarity.
The same tears of emotion are being shed each Thursday evening in Glasgow,Cardiff and London and all points in between.
It’s an emotion as poignant as when a loved one passes, a new family member is born, or a daughter or son marries.
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