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.
Fast fashion’s carbons emissions 'like driving car round world six times'
Vivienne Westwood t-shirt
Environment

Fast fashion’s carbons emissions 'like driving car round world six times'

Big Issue-backed Change Please is heading to the skies with Virgin Atlantic
Change Please Virgin Atlantic
Activism

Big Issue-backed Change Please is heading to the skies with Virgin Atlantic

Ruth Davidson quits as Scottish Tory leader citing family reasons
Politics

Ruth Davidson quits as Scottish Tory leader citing family reasons

'National scandal': 250,000 children in the UK are unhappy
screen time
Social Justice

'National scandal': 250,000 children in the UK are unhappy

Fact/Fiction: Do people who use emojis get more dates and have more sex?
Fact/Fiction 1373 Kieran Glennon
News

Fact/Fiction: Do people who use emojis get more dates and have more sex?

Local residents given the nod to develop affordable homes in Croydon
Social bonds building a house
Housing

Local residents given the nod to develop affordable homes in Croydon

Big Issue-backed rugby charity is world record holder after marathon match
SOHK
Activism

Big Issue-backed rugby charity is world record holder after marathon match

Would Rory Stewart have had to resign over the 10 Prisons Project?
Rory Stewart Foreign and Commonwealth Office Flickr
News

Would Rory Stewart have had to resign over the 10 Prisons Project?

G7 leaders need to get serious about tackling rich-poor gap, says charity
News

G7 leaders need to get serious about tackling rich-poor gap, says charity

Can technology help prevent people becoming dependent on foodbanks?
Food bank Trussell Trust
Activism

Can technology help prevent people becoming dependent on foodbanks?

The Friendly Bench could be coming to a town near you
The Friendly Bench
News

The Friendly Bench could be coming to a town near you

Late Big Issue vendor’s sister continues his legacy with homeless rooms
Homeless Worldwide plaque
Housing

Late Big Issue vendor’s sister continues his legacy with homeless rooms

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