Politics
Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think
Are 16-year-olds ready to vote? We asked teenagers what they think
Critics argue that teenagers have 'limited political understanding and confidence'. Should everyone be made to do civic education – including your conspiracy theorist Facebook-obsessed uncle?
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
Brits trust Greens as much as Labour to reduce poverty, Big Issue research shows
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
Pensioners in poverty skip baths as water bills rise: 'I hate living this way'
Pensioners in poverty skip baths as water bills rise: 'I hate living this way'
Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
Palestine Action: What happens when protest is branded terror?
Inside Greenland’s homelessness crisis as Trump and global powers focus on Arctic
Inside Greenland’s homelessness crisis as Trump and global powers focus on Arctic
Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?
Should MPs be moved out of parliament while it is restored?
How TV presenter and motorbike racer Guy Martin ignited the debate on whether Brits should vote
How TV presenter and motorbike racer Guy Martin ignited the debate on whether Brits should vote
The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here's how 10 promises made to voters hold up today
The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here's how 10 promises made to voters hold up today
Big Issue's 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism
Big Issue's 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics
Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics
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
Can Labour's new code help child victims of crime get justice?
Can Labour's new code help child victims of crime get justice?
Farage puts pints over poverty with plan to cut price of beer by reinstating two-child benefit cap
Farage puts pints over poverty with plan to cut price of beer by reinstating two-child benefit cap
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: 'I ain't going to surrender to Elon Musk'
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: 'I ain't going to surrender to Elon Musk'
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
