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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.
StreetVet vows to end ‘impossible choice’ between a pet and a home
Street Vet's Jade Statt helps man and pet staffie
Housing

StreetVet vows to end ‘impossible choice’ between a pet and a home

On Black Friday, a 'single day’s shopping spree can cause years of misery'
News

On Black Friday, a 'single day’s shopping spree can cause years of misery'

Legal challenge launched to stop ‘cruel’ deportation of rough sleepers
A rough sleeper in London
Housing

Legal challenge launched to stop ‘cruel’ deportation of rough sleepers

What does the Spending Review mean for Britain’s poorest?
Employment

What does the Spending Review mean for Britain’s poorest?

'Pitiful' Spending Review branded 'a missed opportunity' by charities
Rishi Sunak practices his Spending Review speech
Employment

'Pitiful' Spending Review branded 'a missed opportunity' by charities

Need some Pay Gap Filler? Gender equality charity opens (spoof) online store
A Pay Gap Filler sold at The Empowerium
Social Justice

Need some Pay Gap Filler? Gender equality charity opens (spoof) online store

Fact/Fiction: Can you use the Magna Carta to get out of lockdown?
Magna Carta Fact Fiction illustration
News

Fact/Fiction: Can you use the Magna Carta to get out of lockdown?

Russell Brand is volunteering at a food bank thanks to Marcus Rashford
Russell Brand addressing People's Assembly Against Austerity rally
Activism

Russell Brand is volunteering at a food bank thanks to Marcus Rashford

'The bridge through Covid is not there for me': ExcludedUK meet with mayors
Sadiq Khan in a face mask
Employment

'The bridge through Covid is not there for me': ExcludedUK meet with mayors

Fawcett Society: Use Covid-19 opportunity to push for gender equality
a woman works at a table with a laptop and a glass of water
Social Justice

Fawcett Society: Use Covid-19 opportunity to push for gender equality

‘National scandal’: Over half of school teachers work with homeless children
School child
News

‘National scandal’: Over half of school teachers work with homeless children

Government social housing plans promise more rights but not more homes
Social housing in London
Housing

Government social housing plans promise more rights but not more homes

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