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.
Late Big Issue vendor’s sister continues his legacy with homeless rooms
Housing

Late Big Issue vendor’s sister continues his legacy with homeless rooms

Fact/Fiction: Is social media damaging youngsters’ mental health?
News

Fact/Fiction: Is social media damaging youngsters’ mental health?

Holiday hunger can drive kids to “eating toilet paper” says charity
Social Justice

Holiday hunger can drive kids to “eating toilet paper” says charity

Much-loved Taunton vendor Kev Bowyer has died
News

Much-loved Taunton vendor Kev Bowyer has died

George Clarke doesn’t hold back on the ministerial merry-go-round
Housing

George Clarke doesn’t hold back on the ministerial merry-go-round

One woman’s play about her time on Universal Credit is heading to parliament
Culture

One woman’s play about her time on Universal Credit is heading to parliament

Scotland could soon start counting the number of homeless deaths
Housing

Scotland could soon start counting the number of homeless deaths

How a boy and a fiver are behind a new pop-up hostel for rough sleepers
Housing

How a boy and a fiver are behind a new pop-up hostel for rough sleepers

Fact/Fiction: Does a glass of red wine a day relieve stress and anxiety?
News

Fact/Fiction: Does a glass of red wine a day relieve stress and anxiety?

This bench is going to be at the centre of Stuart Semple’s new art show
Art

This bench is going to be at the centre of Stuart Semple’s new art show

“The world is not going to change itself” Tom Morello rocks the planet
Activism

“The world is not going to change itself” Tom Morello rocks the planet

Fact/Fiction: Does eating spicy food every day raise the risk of dementia?
News

Fact/Fiction: Does eating spicy food every day raise the risk of dementia?