John Bird
No prime minister has ever lived up to their promises. Can Andy Burnham break the mould?
No prime minister has ever lived up to their promises. Can Andy Burnham break the mould?
No one comes out of being prime minister smelling or looking pretty. Managing humiliation is the best that can be done, writes Big Issue founder John Bird
Andy Burnham is a southern-blessed northerner. He could continue Oxbridge’s grip on Downing Street
Andy Burnham is a southern-blessed northerner. He could continue Oxbridge’s grip on Downing Street
In the UK, the north has traditionally been seen as ‘realer’, more characterful and probably more honest. That’s not changed
Big Issue founder urges action on empty homes: ‘What are we going to do about boarded-up houses?’
Big Issue founder urges action on empty homes: ‘What are we going to do about boarded-up houses?’
Labour’s Social Housing Bill is aiming to limit Right to Buy rules and protect domestic violence victims but Lord John Bird has urged ministers to take action on empty homes too
Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?
Poverty is still the elephant in most rooms of government. But do they take it seriously?
I’m fighting to protect the puffins because ending poverty and saving the planet is the same cause
I’m fighting to protect the puffins because ending poverty and saving the planet is the same cause
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
Poverty is a growth industry. Starmer has not seemed to grasp this nettle
I’m in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
I’m in the pulpit delivering a sermon on poverty. If only the government were here to hear it
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
Our appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The Reunion reaffirms why Big Issue exists
I’m writing a book about modern poverty. I’ve taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
I’m writing a book about modern poverty. I’ve taken inspiration from Charles Dickens
What baked beans can tell us about war in the Middle East
What baked beans can tell us about war in the Middle East
Trump is learning what happens when you’re slapdash in politics
Trump is learning what happens when you’re slapdash in politics
The Iran crisis was decades in the making. You reap what you sow
The Iran crisis was decades in the making. You reap what you sow
My brother’s final years showed the NHS at its best. If only it were the same for everyone
My brother’s final years showed the NHS at its best. If only it were the same for everyone
I am so glad a plumber has been elected. Now let’s rebuild parliament from the foundations
I am so glad a plumber has been elected. Now let’s rebuild parliament from the foundations
Letters: The bill to fix the Houses of Parliament is too high. Let’s use a disused office block instead
Letters: The bill to fix the Houses of Parliament is too high. Let’s use a disused office block instead
Sex has fallen off the menu, the pints cost £9: this lost generation needs regeneration
Sex has fallen off the menu, the pints cost £9: this lost generation needs regeneration
Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face
Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
Founder of the Big Issue warns “poverty is destroying” Britain as he celebrates 80th birthday
Founder of the Big Issue warns “poverty is destroying” Britain as he celebrates 80th birthday
‘Poverty destroys us’: Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
‘Poverty destroys us’: Big Issue founder John Bird urges Labour to set targets to end child poverty
Reform and the anti-immigration lobby need a history lesson
Reform and the anti-immigration lobby need a history lesson
I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
