Paul McNamee
Paul McNamee
Paul McNamee is the first Editor to manage The Big Issue across all national and regional editions as well as online. A regular media commentator, Paul has been named Editor of the Year three times by PPA Scotland, and was named British Editor of The Year in 2013 and 2016 by the BSME (British Society of Magazine Editors).
We need new thinking, shaken not stirred
Opinion

We need new thinking, shaken not stirred

Culture wars: A minister’s new favourite tool for misdirection
Opinion

Culture wars: A minister’s new favourite tool for misdirection

Britain, like Tim Martin, has to learn to make hospitality a viable career
Opinion

Britain, like Tim Martin, has to learn to make hospitality a viable career

Forget Dominic Cummings – focus on the real lion hearts
Opinion

Forget Dominic Cummings – focus on the real lion hearts

If everything else is opening, why not universities?
Opinion

If everything else is opening, why not universities?

Boris Johnson has one chance to prevent a terrible wave of homelessness
Opinion

Boris Johnson has one chance to prevent a terrible wave of homelessness

Won an Oscar? Come on in. Want an Oscar? Tough luck kids
Opinion

Won an Oscar? Come on in. Want an Oscar? Tough luck kids

Leaseholders’ battle for cladding cash shows PM’s disconnect with public
Opinion

Leaseholders’ battle for cladding cash shows PM’s disconnect with public

Unhappy with the status quo? Get out and vote in the local elections
Opinion

Unhappy with the status quo? Get out and vote in the local elections

Look to France to see real action on the climate crisis
Opinion

Look to France to see real action on the climate crisis

Big Issue vendors are back – and it’s all thanks to you
Opinion

Big Issue vendors are back – and it’s all thanks to you

As the country opens up, we must address the issue of workers’ rights
Opinion

As the country opens up, we must address the issue of workers’ rights