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Greg Barradale
Greg Barradale
Greg is a Senior Reporter for the Big Issue. He reports on social affairs ranging from asylum and homelessness, to public transport and protests. He was a winner of the News and Investigations category at the MHP 30toWatch awards 2023, and was shortlisted for feature writer of the year at the 2023 BSME Talent Awards. If you've got a story which you think needs covering, email him at greg.barradale@bigissue.com
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Angus Hanton

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Nitazenes

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Drugs

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Social Justice

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Nitazenes

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Politics

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Exclusive

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Social Justice

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Legal aid

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Legal aid

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Legal aid

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Council tax

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