Liam Geraghty
Liam has written for The Big Issue since 2017, originally starting out as a Junior Writer/Sub-Editor before working up the ranks to become Senior Reporter in 2019 and Deputy Digital Editor (News) in 2023. That role sees him take charge of news and investigations relating to housing, homelessness and social issues. He also helps Big Issue vendors tell their story.
Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he's just graduated with a first-class degree
Swansea University graduate and former homeless man Mark Eaton-Lees
Homelessness

Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he's just graduated with a first-class degree

Tarot, Thames and the Red Arrows: This is London as seen through the eyes of homeless photographers
a man playing flute sat in a frame
Homelessness

Tarot, Thames and the Red Arrows: This is London as seen through the eyes of homeless photographers

How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?
uk heatwave
Homelessness

How can I help homeless people during a UK heatwave?

Is Labour really declaring war on allotments? Let's dig into the detail
a pitchfork in the soil at an allotment
Allotments

Is Labour really declaring war on allotments? Let's dig into the detail

Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero
Royal Institute of British Architects president Muyiwa Oki
Architecture

Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero

Prisoners released into homelessness has surged 82% in two years – we're setting people up to fail
a prisoner behind prison bars
Campbell Robb

Prisoners released into homelessness has surged 82% in two years – we're setting people up to fail

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns over rent hike row: 'This is the right decision'
Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali
Homelessness

Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns over rent hike row: 'This is the right decision'

Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row
Labour homelessness minister Rushanara Ali
Politics

Calls for homeless minister Rushanara Ali to resign over rent hike row

The fight to keep two libraries in two of Liverpool's most deprived areas: 'It would be a grievous blow'
A protest sign at Dovecot Muli Activity Centre in Liverpool
Libraries

The fight to keep two libraries in two of Liverpool's most deprived areas: 'It would be a grievous blow'

Community housing project offering affordable homes forever up for a prestigious architecture award
Citizens House in Lewisham
Housing

Community housing project offering affordable homes forever up for a prestigious architecture award

Disabled Big Issue vendor Jason has fought 21 years for an accessible home. There are millions like him
Our Vendors

Disabled Big Issue vendor Jason has fought 21 years for an accessible home. There are millions like him

Rough sleeping in London 'nowhere near on track' to end by 2030
a homeless person lying on a bench
Rough sleeping

Rough sleeping in London 'nowhere near on track' to end by 2030