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.
Homelessness stigma stops people accessing healthcare even when housed
Homeless person
Housing

Homelessness stigma stops people accessing healthcare even when housed

Fact/Fiction: Does going to the cinema count as a light workout?
News

Fact/Fiction: Does going to the cinema count as a light workout?

This man is sleeping out in the cold to give homeless people a voice at Davos
Davos hero 1393
Housing

This man is sleeping out in the cold to give homeless people a voice at Davos

Hull to explore universal basic income trial in welfare shake-up
News

Hull to explore universal basic income trial in welfare shake-up

Soup bike start-up billed as “think The Big Issue but tastier”
Soupahero
Activism

Soup bike start-up billed as “think The Big Issue but tastier”

The stress and anxiety of private renting “making people ill”
Housing

The stress and anxiety of private renting “making people ill”

Fact/Fiction: Does drinking tea help you live a longer and healthier life?
News

Fact/Fiction: Does drinking tea help you live a longer and healthier life?

Customers rally to raise £4,000 for much-loved vendor Dean Telfer’s funeral
Dean Telfer iZettle
News

Customers rally to raise £4,000 for much-loved vendor Dean Telfer’s funeral

Lord Bird has reintroduced his Future Generations Bill to the House of Lords
Future Generations Bill
Politics

Lord Bird has reintroduced his Future Generations Bill to the House of Lords

Work on the first-ever graphic novel created by homeless people is underway
Accumulate homeless graphic novel
Housing

Work on the first-ever graphic novel created by homeless people is underway

Fact/Fiction: Does eating chilli peppers protect against heart disease?
News

Fact/Fiction: Does eating chilli peppers protect against heart disease?

Lord Bird’s Future Generations Bill will be reintroduced on January 8
Future Generations Bill
Politics

Lord Bird’s Future Generations Bill will be reintroduced on January 8