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).
To all The Big Issue readers throughout the Covid crisis: Thanks a million
Opinion

To all The Big Issue readers throughout the Covid crisis: Thanks a million

Under the government’s new war on woke, who’s going to be at risk?
Opinion

Under the government’s new war on woke, who’s going to be at risk?

‘Institutional thoughtlessness’: A catchy new name for the old boys club
Opinion

‘Institutional thoughtlessness’: A catchy new name for the old boys club

The kids aren’t alright. And they deserve better
Opinion

The kids aren’t alright. And they deserve better

If nothing else, this lockdown could be when we learn to sleep better
Opinion

If nothing else, this lockdown could be when we learn to sleep better

Biden is brightness for the US. The UK’s light will come too
Opinion

Biden is brightness for the US. The UK’s light will come too

Outsourcing free school meals is not the answer to feeding hungry children
Opinion

Outsourcing free school meals is not the answer to feeding hungry children

The education system, like so much else, is broken. But now we can fix it.
Opinion

The education system, like so much else, is broken. But now we can fix it.

The quiet, good people will be our safety net
Opinion

The quiet, good people will be our safety net

Come with us into a better year
Opinion

Come with us into a better year

Tyson Fury on mental health, Christmas, and lunch with Donald Trump
Health

Tyson Fury on mental health, Christmas, and lunch with Donald Trump

For The Big Issue, 2020 has been a year of goodwill like no other
Opinion

For The Big Issue, 2020 has been a year of goodwill like no other