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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.
Prince William, Gazza and me: A vendor's chance encounter with footballing – and actual – royalty
The Prince of Wales with Paul Gascoigne and vendor Karl Burns
Royal reception

Prince William, Gazza and me: A vendor's chance encounter with footballing – and actual – royalty

Fury as Tories yet again delay much-needed Renters Reform Bill: 'Will we ever see it again?'
Renters Reform Bill campaigners call for the end of no-fault evictions
End Housing Insecurity Now

Fury as Tories yet again delay much-needed Renters Reform Bill: 'Will we ever see it again?'

Number of people on benefits who can’t afford rent has almost doubled since before pandemic
DWP figures show benefits don't cover rent
Housing

Number of people on benefits who can’t afford rent has almost doubled since before pandemic

Lords kills off 'hatchet job' Tory plan to rip up EU pollution laws to build more houses
nutrient neutrality rules protect developments from introducing river pollution
River pollution

Lords kills off 'hatchet job' Tory plan to rip up EU pollution laws to build more houses

Affordable housing straight from the factory floor: Could modular homes help end homelessness?
Modular housing blocks
Housing

Affordable housing straight from the factory floor: Could modular homes help end homelessness?

Are empty offices the answer to UK's housing crisis?
Illustration of buildings
Housing crisis

Are empty offices the answer to UK's housing crisis?

‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’
Renters have been campaigning against no-fault evictions to protect tenants from Section 21
End Housing Insecurity Now

‘I received a no-fault eviction notice on Christmas Eve – and I’ve been homeless ever since’

How Prince William ended up buying lunch for Big Issue vendor Karl Burns: 'He was a lovely bloke'
Big Issue vendors

How Prince William ended up buying lunch for Big Issue vendor Karl Burns: 'He was a lovely bloke'

'The art of resistance': Big Issue vendors show off art skills at eye-opening Bristol exhibition
Big Issue vendor Will Payne
Art

'The art of resistance': Big Issue vendors show off art skills at eye-opening Bristol exhibition

Iceland expands interest-free loan scheme as food prices soar and parents struggle to feed kids
Iceland Food Club
Cost of Living

Iceland expands interest-free loan scheme as food prices soar and parents struggle to feed kids

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt
Big Issue launches End Housing Insecurity Now with Rishi Sunak removals van stunt
End Housing Insecurity Now

Big Issue urges prime minister to protect renters with bold Rishi's Removals stunt

'The leadership we need': Humza Yousaf confirms plans for rent controls in Scotland
Humza Yousaf
Rent controls

'The leadership we need': Humza Yousaf confirms plans for rent controls in Scotland

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