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.
Big Issue-backed rugby charity is world record holder after marathon match
Activism

Big Issue-backed rugby charity is world record holder after marathon match

Would Rory Stewart have had to resign over the 10 Prisons Project?
News

Would Rory Stewart have had to resign over the 10 Prisons Project?

G7 leaders need to get serious about tackling rich-poor gap, says charity
News

G7 leaders need to get serious about tackling rich-poor gap, says charity

Can technology help prevent people becoming dependent on foodbanks?
Activism

Can technology help prevent people becoming dependent on foodbanks?

The Friendly Bench could be coming to a town near you
News

The Friendly Bench could be coming to a town near you

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