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.
James Brokenshire wants millennials to use pensions for house deposits
Politics

James Brokenshire wants millennials to use pensions for house deposits

Do petitions actually effect real change?
Activism

Do petitions actually effect real change?

570,000 people on Universal Credit are repaying tax credits overpayments
News

570,000 people on Universal Credit are repaying tax credits overpayments

130,000 families missing out on free fruit and veg as Brexit dominates agenda
Social Justice

130,000 families missing out on free fruit and veg as Brexit dominates agenda

Chief medical officer Sally Davies considers tax hike for unhealthy foods
Social Justice

Chief medical officer Sally Davies considers tax hike for unhealthy foods

The UN poverty report shows that we need to fight for the right to food
Social Justice

The UN poverty report shows that we need to fight for the right to food

A foodbank is changing its name to stop people being put off by ‘real stigma’
Social Justice

A foodbank is changing its name to stop people being put off by ‘real stigma’

Official statistics on the reasons behind homelessness are being developed
Housing

Official statistics on the reasons behind homelessness are being developed

Fact/Fiction: Does wearing sunglasses in bed improve teenagers’ sleep?
News

Fact/Fiction: Does wearing sunglasses in bed improve teenagers’ sleep?

Nick Cuthbert is the first vendor to get a card reader in Cornwall
News

Nick Cuthbert is the first vendor to get a card reader in Cornwall

Ahoy there! Big Issue vendor James gets the chance to sail across the Channel
News

Ahoy there! Big Issue vendor James gets the chance to sail across the Channel

How the Homeless World Cup brought Wayne from prison to The Big Issue
Housing

How the Homeless World Cup brought Wayne from prison to The Big Issue