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.
‘I can be a role model’: How dance helped a young woman out of homelessness
Housing

‘I can be a role model’: How dance helped a young woman out of homelessness

StreetVet vows to end ‘impossible choice’ between a pet and a home
Housing

StreetVet vows to end ‘impossible choice’ between a pet and a home

On Black Friday, a ‘single day’s shopping spree can cause years of misery’
News

On Black Friday, a ‘single day’s shopping spree can cause years of misery’

Legal challenge launched to stop ‘cruel’ deportation of rough sleepers
Housing

Legal challenge launched to stop ‘cruel’ deportation of rough sleepers

What does the Spending Review mean for Britain’s poorest?
Employment

What does the Spending Review mean for Britain’s poorest?

‘Pitiful’ Spending Review branded ‘a missed opportunity’ by charities
Employment

‘Pitiful’ Spending Review branded ‘a missed opportunity’ by charities

Need some Pay Gap Filler? Gender equality charity opens (spoof) online store
Social Justice

Need some Pay Gap Filler? Gender equality charity opens (spoof) online store

Fact/Fiction: Can you use the Magna Carta to get out of lockdown?
News

Fact/Fiction: Can you use the Magna Carta to get out of lockdown?

Russell Brand is volunteering at a food bank thanks to Marcus Rashford
Activism

Russell Brand is volunteering at a food bank thanks to Marcus Rashford

‘The bridge through Covid is not there for me’: ExcludedUK meet with mayors
Employment

‘The bridge through Covid is not there for me’: ExcludedUK meet with mayors

Fawcett Society: Use Covid-19 opportunity to push for gender equality
Social Justice

Fawcett Society: Use Covid-19 opportunity to push for gender equality

‘National scandal’: Over half of school teachers work with homeless children
News

‘National scandal’: Over half of school teachers work with homeless children