Opinion
Burnham is singing from Big Issue's hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
Burnham is singing from Big Issue's hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
Big Issue's 35 years of pushing and pushing on homelessness will have paid off if the new PM makes good on his word
What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?
What has new prime minister Andy Burnham said about mental health?
Andy Burnham's council house revolution only works if we build homes fit to withstand the heat
Andy Burnham's council house revolution only works if we build homes fit to withstand the heat
Why Britain's next prime minister must tax billionaire wealth now. Democracy is on the line
Why Britain's next prime minister must tax billionaire wealth now. Democracy is on the line
The moment I realised that Americans were taking Trump seriously
The moment I realised that Americans were taking Trump seriously
No prime minister has ever lived up to their promises. Can Andy Burnham break the mould?
No prime minister has ever lived up to their promises. Can Andy Burnham break the mould?
Andy Burnham is a southern-blessed northerner. He could continue Oxbridge's grip on Downing Street
Andy Burnham is a southern-blessed northerner. He could continue Oxbridge's grip on Downing Street
Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?
Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
Local elections 2026: Why the Green Party's gains offer hope despite Reform's rise
Local elections 2026: Why the Green Party's gains offer hope despite Reform's rise
I'm writing a book about modern poverty. I've taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
I'm writing a book about modern poverty. I've taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
It's no longer a cost of living crisis – it's a cost of surviving crisis
It's no longer a cost of living crisis – it's a cost of surviving crisis
Trump is learning what happens when you're slapdash in politics
Trump is learning what happens when you're slapdash in politics
I am so glad a plumber has been elected. Now let's rebuild parliament from the foundations
I am so glad a plumber has been elected. Now let's rebuild parliament from the foundations
Our kid-friendly version of the child poverty strategy teaches all children empathy and compassion
Our kid-friendly version of the child poverty strategy teaches all children empathy and compassion
Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
Reform's pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
Reform's pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
A decade of Wales' future generations commissioner: 'Looking ahead is how we look after each other'
A decade of Wales' future generations commissioner: 'Looking ahead is how we look after each other'
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order
Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order
Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression
Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression
Starmer's U-turns have become a joke. But it's not too late for him to make some hard decisions
