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.
Andy Burnham to turn Greater Manchester into first living wage city region
Andy Burnham on a real living wage
Employment

Andy Burnham to turn Greater Manchester into first living wage city region

Fancy a black mould ice cream? Renters to give out scoops in landlord protest
Renters have created eviction ice creams
Housing

Fancy a black mould ice cream? Renters to give out scoops in landlord protest

700,000 households don’t receive enough from universal credit to pay rent
Universal Credit money not covering rent
News

700,000 households don’t receive enough from universal credit to pay rent

Voter ID: What does the new plan mean for voters?
voter ID
Politics

Voter ID: What does the new plan mean for voters?

Voter ID is a ‘real threat’ to marginalised groups
voter id
Politics

Voter ID is a ‘real threat’ to marginalised groups

'Ministers are failing us' say campaigners as London flats go up in flames
New Providence Wharf Grenfell fire
Housing

'Ministers are failing us' say campaigners as London flats go up in flames

Has Robin Hood’s legendary silver arrow been found?
Robin Hood
News

Has Robin Hood’s legendary silver arrow been found?

Homeless groups brand Home Office rough sleeping deportation plans ‘inhumane’
deport rough sleepers
Housing

Homeless groups brand Home Office rough sleeping deportation plans ‘inhumane’

Crystal Palace kick off cooking classes for homeless people
Crystal Palace homeless cooking class
Housing

Crystal Palace kick off cooking classes for homeless people

Loss of Big Issue vendor Barry Harding will ‘leave giant hole in our lives’
Big Issue vendor Barry Harding
News

Loss of Big Issue vendor Barry Harding will ‘leave giant hole in our lives’

Don't forget LGBTIQA+ homelessness in London mayoral elections, urges charity
LGBTQ+ homeless
Housing

Don't forget LGBTIQA+ homelessness in London mayoral elections, urges charity

Green jobs could bring 16,000 new roles to deprived areas, says think tank
Green jobs
Employment

Green jobs could bring 16,000 new roles to deprived areas, says think tank