Steven MacKenzie
Steven MacKenzie
Steven has worked for The Big Issue for close to a decade, becoming Features Editor in 2016 and Deputy Editor in 2020. His articles focus on social issues and culture interviews. For the magazine he has spoken to a wide variety of celebrated figures ranging from Oscar-winning actors and directors, Olympic gold medallists, government ministers, multiple Nobel laureates (including the Dalai Lama) and several famous Davids, including Attenborough, Lynch and Hasselhoff. Steven has also reported on international news stories across five continents; from deep inside the Arctic Circle to the Korean demilitarised zone.
Plugging the skills gap: How Brexit will impact construction and health care
Politics

Plugging the skills gap: How Brexit will impact construction and health care

The Pub Landlord: In Britain’s hour of need, Al Murray’s…started a band?
Culture

The Pub Landlord: In Britain’s hour of need, Al Murray’s…started a band?

Bros documentary directors say the brothers have set an example for men
TV

Bros documentary directors say the brothers have set an example for men

Jim Lynskey is proof why Lewis Capaldi’s organ donation song is so important
News

Jim Lynskey is proof why Lewis Capaldi’s organ donation song is so important

The story behind Lewis and Peter Capaldi’s powerful organ donation video
Music

The story behind Lewis and Peter Capaldi’s powerful organ donation video

How to embrace your kids’ screen time and build an awesome creative future
Health

How to embrace your kids’ screen time and build an awesome creative future

Uri Geller tells The Big Issue Brexit ‘will be positive’ for the UK
Politics

Uri Geller tells The Big Issue Brexit ‘will be positive’ for the UK

Holocaust survivor Hédi Fried: ‘Why aren’t you thinking with your heart?’
News

Holocaust survivor Hédi Fried: ‘Why aren’t you thinking with your heart?’

Spider-Man: Far From Home shows Spider-Man is still fighting for the homeless
Film

Spider-Man: Far From Home shows Spider-Man is still fighting for the homeless

Britain needs to look outwards to survive 2019, says Peter Frankopan
Politics

Britain needs to look outwards to survive 2019, says Peter Frankopan

Here’s how to take just 10 minutes a day to fight stress and anxiety
Books

Here’s how to take just 10 minutes a day to fight stress and anxiety

Why is the best part of ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ still missing?
Film

Why is the best part of ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ still missing?