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.
How do Jedi celebrate Christmas?
Film

How do Jedi celebrate Christmas?

Hammond and May: “We’re far from ambassadors for Britain”
The Grand Tour James May, Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson
TV

Hammond and May: “We’re far from ambassadors for Britain”

Ai Weiwei: "The only conclusion is that there is a lot of inhumanity in us"
Ai Weiwei
Social Justice

Ai Weiwei: "The only conclusion is that there is a lot of inhumanity in us"

Jeremy Clarkson: "Speed makes people clever"
Jeremy Clarkson The Grand Tour
TV

Jeremy Clarkson: "Speed makes people clever"

How Paddington became Britain’s favourite Christmas icon
Paddington Bear at Xmas
Steven MacKenzie

How Paddington became Britain’s favourite Christmas icon

Boe & Ball: “We’d love to be the nation’s Christmas delight!”
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe
Music

Boe & Ball: “We’d love to be the nation’s Christmas delight!”

How Paddington is teaching kids about refugees and immigration
News

How Paddington is teaching kids about refugees and immigration

Burt Ward: "I had the greatest time playing Robin"
Batman and Robin
Film

Burt Ward: "I had the greatest time playing Robin"

Justin Gatlin: "I didn't sign up to be a hero. I made mistakes"
Justin Gatlin wins gold at the 100m at London 2017
News

Justin Gatlin: "I didn't sign up to be a hero. I made mistakes"

One year after I, Daniel Blake - what has changed?
Film

One year after I, Daniel Blake - what has changed?

Muhammad Yunus: My plan for a world without poverty
Social Justice

Muhammad Yunus: My plan for a world without poverty

Muhammad Yunus: “Aung San Suu Kyi has become a symbol of violence"
Rohingya refugees wait in line for food
Social Justice

Muhammad Yunus: “Aung San Suu Kyi has become a symbol of violence"

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