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.
From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments
Politics

From Boris to Starmer: The man behind Jonathan Pie takes on 2023’s wildest political moments

UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent
A modest proposal

UK government spent millions defending its Rwanda plan. Here’s how that money could be better spent

‘A national scandal’: Half of teachers in England work with homeless children, damning poll finds
homelessness

‘A national scandal’: Half of teachers in England work with homeless children, damning poll finds

Late Scottish artist’s powerful sketches of homeless people discovered in attic after 30 years
Art

Late Scottish artist’s powerful sketches of homeless people discovered in attic after 30 years

Black people more likely to be arrested for being homeless, research finds: ‘This shames our country’
Rough sleeping

Black people more likely to be arrested for being homeless, research finds: ‘This shames our country’

Tributes paid to much-loved Big Issue vendor Marc Jones, 47, found dead in hostel
Our vendors

Tributes paid to much-loved Big Issue vendor Marc Jones, 47, found dead in hostel

More than 5,000 renters face being made homeless over Christmas, Labour says: ‘People are dying’
Renting

More than 5,000 renters face being made homeless over Christmas, Labour says: ‘People are dying’

Five-month wait for housing benefit boost risks 18,000 Londoners falling into homelessness
Homelessness

Five-month wait for housing benefit boost risks 18,000 Londoners falling into homelessness

Big Issue vendor Kelvin Gregory pays tribute to beloved dog and ‘dear friend’ Ralph
Our vendors

Big Issue vendor Kelvin Gregory pays tribute to beloved dog and ‘dear friend’ Ralph

Hundreds of thousands of people in England will spend this Christmas homeless: ‘Out of control’
Homelessness

Hundreds of thousands of people in England will spend this Christmas homeless: ‘Out of control’

A McDonald’s security guard soaking a homeless man’s blanket exemplifies stigma rough sleepers face
Rough Sleeping

A McDonald’s security guard soaking a homeless man’s blanket exemplifies stigma rough sleepers face

Ex-Big Issue vendor launches powerful Christmas single to help homeless people
Homelessness

Ex-Big Issue vendor launches powerful Christmas single to help homeless people