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.
Government funding to tackle rough sleeping is ‘bare minimum’ of what’s needed, campaigners say
Rough sleeping

Government funding to tackle rough sleeping is ‘bare minimum’ of what’s needed, campaigners say

Nutrient neutrality: Why scrapping EU pollution rules to boost housebuilding has caused uproar
Environment

Nutrient neutrality: Why scrapping EU pollution rules to boost housebuilding has caused uproar

Devon County Council pauses ‘dangerous’ homelessness prevention funding cuts
Homelessness

Devon County Council pauses ‘dangerous’ homelessness prevention funding cuts

‘I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for’ Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester
News

‘I support The Big Issue and everything it stands for’ Andy Burnham sells The Big Issue magazine in Manchester

What is the Renters Reform Bill and how will it change things for renters?
Renting

What is the Renters Reform Bill and how will it change things for renters?

Four things we learned from the Homeless World Cup
Football

Four things we learned from the Homeless World Cup

Andy Burnham: ‘Housing is a human right’
Interview

Andy Burnham: ‘Housing is a human right’

Renters could face eviction every 15 minutes this summer in wait for Renters Reform Bill
Housing

Renters could face eviction every 15 minutes this summer in wait for Renters Reform Bill

Campaigners ‘forced Home Office to change plans to deport rough sleepers’
Immigration

Campaigners ‘forced Home Office to change plans to deport rough sleepers’

Michael Gove couldn’t spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead
Government spending

Michael Gove couldn’t spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead

Government housing plans could make half a million homeless
Homelessness

Government housing plans could make half a million homeless

Big Issue mural transforms Shoreditch street into store for magazine sellers
Our vendors

Big Issue mural transforms Shoreditch street into store for magazine sellers