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.
Unemployment: ‘I applied for 47 jobs and got three replies’
Employment

Unemployment: ‘I applied for 47 jobs and got three replies’

‘Proud of this city’: 500 homeless people given Covid-19 vaccine in Liverpool
Housing

‘Proud of this city’: 500 homeless people given Covid-19 vaccine in Liverpool

Scotland passes ‘significant milestone’ of 400 Housing First homes
Housing

Scotland passes ‘significant milestone’ of 400 Housing First homes

Battle to build ‘the social homes that Londoners need’ dominates mayor bid
Housing

Battle to build ‘the social homes that Londoners need’ dominates mayor bid

Rough sleeping in bins falls but campaigners call for ‘constant vigilance’
Housing

Rough sleeping in bins falls but campaigners call for ‘constant vigilance’

Fact/Fiction: Were zombie film fans better prepared for Covid-19?
News

Fact/Fiction: Were zombie film fans better prepared for Covid-19?

‘Re-skilling has to be top priority’ for Government training plan
Employment

‘Re-skilling has to be top priority’ for Government training plan

Could London introduce Universal Basic Income in 2021?
News

Could London introduce Universal Basic Income in 2021?

‘A living nightmare’: British Gas workers strike over ‘fire and rehire’ plans
Employment

‘A living nightmare’: British Gas workers strike over ‘fire and rehire’ plans

Big Issue vendor Pam pays touching tribute to husband and Hove seller Paul
News

Big Issue vendor Pam pays touching tribute to husband and Hove seller Paul

‘Asking for help’s the hardest part’: Veteran goes from homeless to keyworker
Employment

‘Asking for help’s the hardest part’: Veteran goes from homeless to keyworker

Government has ‘moral duty’ to give homeless priority on vaccines
Housing

Government has ‘moral duty’ to give homeless priority on vaccines