Liam Geraghty
Liam Geraghty
Liam has written for The Big Issue since 2017, originally starting out as a Junior Writer/Sub-Editor before working up the ranks to become Senior Reporter in 2019 and Deputy Digital Editor (News) in 2023. That role sees him take charge of news and investigations relating to housing, homelessness and social issues. He also helps Big Issue vendors tell their story.
Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Future Generations

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born

Wales’ long-awaited and ‘radical’ homelessness bill promises shift to prevention
Homelessness

Wales’ long-awaited and ‘radical’ homelessness bill promises shift to prevention

Calls for immediate no-fault eviction ban as new stats cast doubt on so-called landlord exodus
Renting

Calls for immediate no-fault eviction ban as new stats cast doubt on so-called landlord exodus

Starmer not doing enough to tackle child poverty, Welsh minister says at Big Issue debate
Child poverty

Starmer not doing enough to tackle child poverty, Welsh minister says at Big Issue debate

Should tenants get two-months’ rent compensation from their landlord when they’re evicted?
RENTING

Should tenants get two-months’ rent compensation from their landlord when they’re evicted?

We’re on the streets in Cardiff for our Big Community Roadshow. Come tell us your big issues
Big Community Roadshow

We’re on the streets in Cardiff for our Big Community Roadshow. Come tell us your big issues

Labour’s poverty failure ‘risks driving voters to Reform UK’, warns Big Issue founder
Poverty

Labour’s poverty failure ‘risks driving voters to Reform UK’, warns Big Issue founder

Mum’s fury after baby son is bitten by bed bugs in London horror home: ‘It makes me feel hopeless’
Social housing

Mum’s fury after baby son is bitten by bed bugs in London horror home: ‘It makes me feel hopeless’

This Prince William-backed project helps homeless young people into careers: ‘I want to work my way up’
Work

This Prince William-backed project helps homeless young people into careers: ‘I want to work my way up’

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists
Food

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists

Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds
Poverty

Majority of Brits disapprove of Labour’s approach to tackling poverty, Big Issue polling finds

Meet the community champions working to end hunger and keep Britain fed: ‘Hunger is solvable’
Food poverty

Meet the community champions working to end hunger and keep Britain fed: ‘Hunger is solvable’