Damian Barr, Author at Big Issue

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Damian Barr

Columnist Damian Barr is an award-winning writer, journalist and host of his own infamous Literary Salon. He covers politics and culture in his monthly Big Issue column and has been a columnist for Attitude. Shortlisted for a British Press Award, he’s written regularly for the Times since graduating. Damian is also a presenter, and has hosted Radio 4’s culture show Front Row and BBC's 'The Writers of Rye'.

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A child’s first book brings joy, wonder – and social mobility

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Damian Barr: Grenfell was caused by the politics of greed

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Time to move on from the politics of victimhood

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Damian Barr: This general election, let’s look closer to home

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Damian Barr: I’m outing Disney. Where are all the positive gay characters?

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Damian Barr: Forward together in this age of uncertainty

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Damian Barr: ‘Fighting prejudice on the pitch is where it starts’

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Damian Barr: Newarthill Library saved me. Now we must save it

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Damian Barr: NHS England are risking lives with their anti-PrEP attitude

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