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.
Crystal Palace lead the Premier League – with stadium rough sleeper shelter
News

Crystal Palace lead the Premier League – with stadium rough sleeper shelter

A campaign to put politician’s words on billboards has hit £30k in nine hours
Politics

A campaign to put politician’s words on billboards has hit £30k in nine hours

Redemption Roasters is brewing up solutions for young offenders with coffee
News

Redemption Roasters is brewing up solutions for young offenders with coffee

Universal Credit U-turn as Amber Rudd announces a child benefit climb down
News

Universal Credit U-turn as Amber Rudd announces a child benefit climb down

MPs are calling for a food insecurity minister to fight child malnourishment
Social Justice

MPs are calling for a food insecurity minister to fight child malnourishment

Streaming for good: How gaming marathons are raising thousands for charity
Culture

Streaming for good: How gaming marathons are raising thousands for charity

Pauper’s funerals cost UK councils £5.4 million last year
News

Pauper’s funerals cost UK councils £5.4 million last year

Parliament holds first 2019 debate on Philip Alston’s UN poverty report
Social Justice

Parliament holds first 2019 debate on Philip Alston’s UN poverty report

Fact/Fiction: Are sensational weather stories blowing hot air?
News

Fact/Fiction: Are sensational weather stories blowing hot air?

Shelter says that 3.1 million homes are needed over the next 20 years
Housing

Shelter says that 3.1 million homes are needed over the next 20 years

Former vendor Patrick Lawson is dubbed the ‘happiest London bus driver’
News

Former vendor Patrick Lawson is dubbed the ‘happiest London bus driver’

Universal Credit’s next stage has been cut back to avert ‘human catastrophe’
News

Universal Credit’s next stage has been cut back to avert ‘human catastrophe’