Steven MacKenzie
Steven has worked for The Big Issue for close to a decade, becoming Features Editor in 2016 and Deputy Editor in 2020. His articles focus on social issues and culture interviews. For the magazine he has spoken to a wide variety of celebrated figures ranging from Oscar-winning actors and directors, Olympic gold medallists, government ministers, multiple Nobel laureates (including the Dalai Lama) and several famous Davids, including Attenborough, Lynch and Hasselhoff. Steven has also reported on international news stories across five continents; from deep inside the Arctic Circle to the Korean demilitarised zone.
Jay Rayner: Would three days of empty shelves lead to civil disorder?
News

Jay Rayner: Would three days of empty shelves lead to civil disorder?

No Deal Brexit: Getting ready for the cheddar deficit
Politics

No Deal Brexit: Getting ready for the cheddar deficit

Rohingya refugee: “The crisis is in the hands of the international community”
habiburahman Rohingya
Social Justice

Rohingya refugee: “The crisis is in the hands of the international community”

Stacey Dooley: "We've lost the art of debate"
Stacey Dooley
TV

Stacey Dooley: "We've lost the art of debate"

Is there a quick fix to cure addiction?
Health

Is there a quick fix to cure addiction?

Stacey Dooley talks to The Big Issue about meeting IS brides
TV

Stacey Dooley talks to The Big Issue about meeting IS brides

Prankster Simon Brodkin: "You want to be punching up or it’s not funny"
Culture

Prankster Simon Brodkin: "You want to be punching up or it’s not funny"

Scoring goals beyond the pitch, thanks to the Homeless World Cup
Housing

Scoring goals beyond the pitch, thanks to the Homeless World Cup

Stella and the life-changing power of the Homeless World Cup
Steven MacKenzie

Stella and the life-changing power of the Homeless World Cup

Poldark and the resurgence of scything in Britain
Environment

Poldark and the resurgence of scything in Britain

Steven MacKenzie: Forget the right stuff, we can aim for alright stuff
Steven MacKenzie

Steven MacKenzie: Forget the right stuff, we can aim for alright stuff

Twin Peaks director David Lynch: 'The word home... it's a beautiful word'
David Lynch Getty
Exclusive

Twin Peaks director David Lynch: 'The word home... it's a beautiful word'

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