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.
The government doesn’t think that the UK needs a hunger minister
Politics

The government doesn’t think that the UK needs a hunger minister

Fact/Fiction: Is fish and chips under threat because of climate change?
News

Fact/Fiction: Is fish and chips under threat because of climate change?

Big Issue article helps popular Newcastle vendor Earl finally get photo ID
News

Big Issue article helps popular Newcastle vendor Earl finally get photo ID

Even Monopoly has joined the cashless revolution
News

Even Monopoly has joined the cashless revolution

Lord John Bird launches bid to create a new Future Generations Act
Politics

Lord John Bird launches bid to create a new Future Generations Act

This campaign is fighting to make Housing First a mainstay across Europe
Housing

This campaign is fighting to make Housing First a mainstay across Europe

Labour links homeless deaths with local government funding cuts
Housing

Labour links homeless deaths with local government funding cuts

Floella Benjamin has confirmed the location of the new Windrush monument
Social Justice

Floella Benjamin has confirmed the location of the new Windrush monument

“Don’t be shy, give it a try!” – Vigil held for popular vendor Paul Kelly
News

“Don’t be shy, give it a try!” – Vigil held for popular vendor Paul Kelly

Much-loved Big Issue vendor Paul Kelly remembered in Scottish parliament
News

Much-loved Big Issue vendor Paul Kelly remembered in Scottish parliament

Homelessness minister Wheeler feels heat over ‘racist’ language
Housing

Homelessness minister Wheeler feels heat over ‘racist’ language

Make transport more affordable to curb Scottish poverty, says report
Social Justice

Make transport more affordable to curb Scottish poverty, says report