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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.
This housing project claims it could save Labour millions on housing asylum seekers in hotels
A refugees welcome sign painted on the ground
Homelessness

This housing project claims it could save Labour millions on housing asylum seekers in hotels

All children on universal credit to get free school meals: 'It will take hunger out of classroom'
Broccoli in a serving hatch
Child poverty

All children on universal credit to get free school meals: 'It will take hunger out of classroom'

Wales' future generations commissioner warns we're not doing enough for people yet to be born
Wales future generations commissioner Derek Walker
Future Generations

Wales' future generations commissioner warns we're not doing enough for people yet to be born

Wales' long-awaited and 'radical' homelessness bill promises shift to prevention
Welsh flag
Homelessness

Wales' long-awaited and 'radical' homelessness bill promises shift to prevention

Calls for immediate no-fault eviction ban as new stats cast doubt on so-called landlord exodus
Lord John Bird
Renting

Calls for immediate no-fault eviction ban as new stats cast doubt on so-called landlord exodus

Starmer not doing enough to tackle child poverty, Welsh minister says at Big Issue debate
The Big Issue Big Debate at Cornerstone, Cardiff
Child poverty

Starmer not doing enough to tackle child poverty, Welsh minister says at Big Issue debate

Should tenants get two-months' rent compensation from their landlord when they're evicted?
Renters from Acorn in Cardiff
RENTING

Should tenants get two-months' rent compensation from their landlord when they're evicted?

We’re on the streets in Cardiff for our Big Community Roadshow. Come tell us your big issues
The people of Cardiff have been backing our Poverty Zero campaign
Big Community Roadshow

We’re on the streets in Cardiff for our Big Community Roadshow. Come tell us your big issues

Labour's poverty failure 'risks driving voters to Reform UK', warns Big Issue founder
Lord John Bird, photographed for the Big Issue in 2024.
Poverty

Labour's poverty failure 'risks driving voters to Reform UK', warns Big Issue founder

Mum's fury after baby son is bitten by bed bugs in London horror home: 'It makes me feel hopeless'
Alleged bed bug bites on an arm
Social housing

Mum's fury after baby son is bitten by bed bugs in London horror home: 'It makes me feel hopeless'

This Prince William-backed project helps homeless young people into careers: 'I want to work my way up'
Prince William
Work

This Prince William-backed project helps homeless young people into careers: 'I want to work my way up'

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists
a boy in school uniform eating a carrot
Food

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists