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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.
The public are split over support for the train strikes, a poll has found
Strike action

The public are split over support for the train strikes, a poll has found

Here’s how much more the poorest are paying in your area because of the poverty premium
Poverty

Here’s how much more the poorest are paying in your area because of the poverty premium

Tower block fire near Grenfell brings trauma back into focus
Grenfell

Tower block fire near Grenfell brings trauma back into focus

A Big Issue seller abseiled down the college where he got his GCSEs to raise cash for charity
Our Vendors

A Big Issue seller abseiled down the college where he got his GCSEs to raise cash for charity

Government faces rebellion after backtracking on plans to scrap Vagrancy Act laws
Rough sleeping

Government faces rebellion after backtracking on plans to scrap Vagrancy Act laws

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugee households have needed help to avoid homelessness
Housing

Hundreds of Ukrainian refugee households have needed help to avoid homelessness

Renters Reform Bill: Government unveils plans to help renters
Renting

Renters Reform Bill: Government unveils plans to help renters

Could Eddie Hughes be the minister to end rough sleeping?
Rough sleeping

Could Eddie Hughes be the minister to end rough sleeping?

Grenfell campaigners hold Jubilee street party with empty table to remember those who died
Grenfell

Grenfell campaigners hold Jubilee street party with empty table to remember those who died

These pensioners are on a rent strike over surging service charges
RENTING

These pensioners are on a rent strike over surging service charges

Lack of affordable housing leaves councils struggling to help families facing homelessness
Homelessness

Lack of affordable housing leaves councils struggling to help families facing homelessness

40% of landlords say they would not rent out their property to people on benefits
Renting

40% of landlords say they would not rent out their property to people on benefits