Damian Barr
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'.
Disabled nurse ‘feels guilty being alive’ as her family struggles with devastating cost of living
Cost of living crisis

Disabled nurse ‘feels guilty being alive’ as her family struggles with devastating cost of living

Long-time Big Issue Supporter is Taking Action Against Food Poverty
Behind the scenes

Long-time Big Issue Supporter is Taking Action Against Food Poverty

Launching the Sell a Sub challenge!
News

Launching the Sell a Sub challenge!

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

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

Damian Barr: Grenfell was caused by the politics of greed
Opinion

Damian Barr: Grenfell was caused by the politics of greed

Time to move on from the politics of victimhood
Opinion

Time to move on from the politics of victimhood

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

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

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

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

Damian Barr: Forward together in this age of uncertainty
Opinion

Damian Barr: Forward together in this age of uncertainty

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

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

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

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

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

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