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Hannah Westwater
Hannah Westwater
Hannah started writing for The Big Issue in 2018 before joining the team as staff reporter a year later.
A budget bandaging wounds won’t end austerity
Politics

A budget bandaging wounds won’t end austerity

‘We didn’t have a choice’: Glasgow women make history marching for equal pay
Activism

‘We didn’t have a choice’: Glasgow women make history marching for equal pay

Food deserts are a symptom of greater inequality the Government must tackle
Social Justice

Food deserts are a symptom of greater inequality the Government must tackle

Skint? Here’s where to find long-forgotten money
Money

Skint? Here’s where to find long-forgotten money

‘Only A Pavement Away’ is helping the homeless into hospitality jobs
Housing

‘Only A Pavement Away’ is helping the homeless into hospitality jobs

Rising numbers of single mothers are being made homeless
Housing

Rising numbers of single mothers are being made homeless

St Mungo’s has launched a long-term housing campaign for the homeless
Housing

St Mungo’s has launched a long-term housing campaign for the homeless

UK wages won’t double until 2099
Employment

UK wages won’t double until 2099

London’s first free shower for the homeless is set for Brixton
Housing

London’s first free shower for the homeless is set for Brixton

Hot water bottles are being tied to trees to help homeless people stay warm
Activism

Hot water bottles are being tied to trees to help homeless people stay warm

A turbulent summer has sent British food prices soaring
Health

A turbulent summer has sent British food prices soaring

The council borrowing cap has been scrapped and housing experts are rejoicing
Housing

The council borrowing cap has been scrapped and housing experts are rejoicing