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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.
Co-op is the latest store to sell The Big Issue magazine
Baby Yoda co-op
News

Co-op is the latest store to sell The Big Issue magazine

How the world's homeless population is facing Covid-19
Global homelessness 1404
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How the world's homeless population is facing Covid-19

Lincoln vendor Richie: 'I’ve never felt so lonely'
Richie Lincoln My Pitch 1277 Patrick Stubbs
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Lincoln vendor Richie: 'I’ve never felt so lonely'

The Gruffalo illustrator is explaining coronavirus to kids in new book
Coronavirus kids book
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The Gruffalo illustrator is explaining coronavirus to kids in new book

Farmer’s market gives Big Issue vendor a food parcel boost
Ian Duff hero
Activism

Farmer’s market gives Big Issue vendor a food parcel boost

'Time is short' for Government to protect prisoners from Covid-19
News

'Time is short' for Government to protect prisoners from Covid-19

A Big Issue reader is cycling the distance of the Tour de France in his flat
Tour de Flat
Activism

A Big Issue reader is cycling the distance of the Tour de France in his flat

Nearly one million people claim Universal Credit as Covid-19 money shock felt
News

Nearly one million people claim Universal Credit as Covid-19 money shock felt

When Karl met Prince Charles: vendor recalls selling mag to royal 20 years on
Karl Grierson Prince Charles 2000 John Stillwell PA
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When Karl met Prince Charles: vendor recalls selling mag to royal 20 years on

Walking vendor Rob has been forced to postpone his mammoth two-year challenge
Rob Longfield Kent My Pitch
News

Walking vendor Rob has been forced to postpone his mammoth two-year challenge

Plymouth vendor Clive is keeping up his acting classes even in lockdown
News

Plymouth vendor Clive is keeping up his acting classes even in lockdown

All rough sleepers to be moved off the streets by the weekend
a person lies on the pavement facing away from the camera, with a guitar propped up beside them
Housing

All rough sleepers to be moved off the streets by the weekend

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