Time for a break. Get away from it all – 64-page bumper summer special

In this weeks Issue…Britain had a heavy week in politics last week, so in this week’s Big Issue we have the perfect antidote: a 64-page summer special packed with sun, fun, positive ideas for the future – and our very lovely 16-page Getaway supplement full of great last-minute short break ideas. Here’s what’s inside…

John Bird points out that Britain has overcome other great political shocks in history – we will adapt and survive, especially with some of the positive signs coming from local politics and the youth of tomorrow. And on that note…

Not content to sit and moan about how old people robbed them, young people are getting stuck right in this week. Adrian Lobb hears from energetic and enthusiastic youngsters who have got into politics, are shaping the future of news, and reinventing their own communities to bridge the gap between young and old.

He also speaks to the inspiring Michael Sani, whose Bite the Ballot organisation has seen a “huge spike” in young people registering to vote. The only way to shape your future is to get involved – and he’s reaching the voters of the next generation from as young as four!

We also look at how on social media and in the real world people are rallying against the upsurge in racial abuse and hate crimes that followed the referendum. The voices of the many will always drown out the few.