Damian Barr, Author at The Big Issue

Damian Barr

Damian Barr

Columnist Damian Barr is an award-winning writer, journalist and host of his own infamous Literary Salon. He covers politics and culture in his monthly Big Issue column and has been a columnist for Attitude. Shortlisted for a British Press Award, he’s written regularly for the Times since graduating. Damian is also a presenter, and has hosted Radio 4’s culture show Front Row and BBC's 'The Writers of Rye'.

Boy reading a book

Damian Barr

A child's first book brings joy, wonder – and social mobility

Margaret Thatcher

Damian Barr

Damian Barr: Grenfell was caused by the politics of greed

Ravenscraig Steelworks

Damian Barr

Time to move on from the politics of victimhood

Damian Barr

Damian Barr: This general election, let’s look closer to home

Damian Barr

Damian Barr: I’m outing Disney. Where are all the positive gay characters?

Damian Barr

Damian Barr: Forward together in this age of uncertainty

Damian Barr

Damian Barr: 'Fighting prejudice on the pitch is where it starts'

Damian Barr outside Newarthill Library

Damian Barr

Damian Barr: Newarthill Library saved me. Now we must save it

Damian Barr

Damian Barr: NHS England are risking lives with their anti-PrEP attitude