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.
Lord Bird’s Future Generations Bill gets cross-party praise at first reading
Future Generations Bill
Politics

Lord Bird’s Future Generations Bill gets cross-party praise at first reading

Our work to help vendors go cashless is up for a Financial Inclusion Award
Contactless
Money

Our work to help vendors go cashless is up for a Financial Inclusion Award

The Big Issue breaks down Rishi Sunak's Budget
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Politics

The Big Issue breaks down Rishi Sunak's Budget

Councils 'forced to leave people on streets' because of home shortage
rough sleeper
Housing

Councils 'forced to leave people on streets' because of home shortage

Big Issue vendor Dave Martin to star in exhibition alongside art heavyweights
Dave Martin 1400 Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Art

Big Issue vendor Dave Martin to star in exhibition alongside art heavyweights

Popular Big Issue vendor Rob is taking on a two-year walking challenge
Rob Longfield Kent My Pitch
News

Popular Big Issue vendor Rob is taking on a two-year walking challenge

INSP’s Global Street Paper Summit in Milan has been postponed
INSP
News

INSP’s Global Street Paper Summit in Milan has been postponed

Vets in the Community mobile clinic launch a 'godsend' for vendors and pets
Vets in the Community University of Nottingham
Housing

Vets in the Community mobile clinic launch a 'godsend' for vendors and pets

Coronavirus: What does self-isolation look like if you sleep rough?
Coronavirus
Housing

Coronavirus: What does self-isolation look like if you sleep rough?

Fact/Fiction: Does eating a fried breakfast help you lose weight?
News

Fact/Fiction: Does eating a fried breakfast help you lose weight?

Here are John Bird’s top takes from last night's Question Time
John Bird Question Time
Politics

Here are John Bird’s top takes from last night's Question Time

Universal Credit “should be modified to reduce mental health harms”
News

Universal Credit “should be modified to reduce mental health harms”