John Bird
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?
Is Nigel Farage the new Henry VIII? He threatens to bring the kind of seismic change the Tudor brought in – and poverty is the driving force
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
Birds, trees, grasses and sparkling rivers are all a part of our fight to make our planet a happier place. I see green issues and the fight to eradicate poverty as one and the same thing
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
There’s a lot to achieve, but honesty and truthfulness would go a long way
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
Birmingham bin workers’ strike shows essential workers deserve support – and a decent wage
Birmingham bin workers’ strike shows essential workers deserve support – and a decent wage
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
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
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
‘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
Letters: Grok isn’t the problem. Men are the problem
Letters: Grok isn’t the problem. Men are the problem
Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’
