John Bird

Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face
John Bird

Don’t let Epstein and his accomplices distract us from the real threats we face

The energies and outrage around the Epstein Files obscure the biggest dangers in the here and now

A new kind of politics is coming our way
John Bird

A new kind of politics is coming our way

Fingers need pulling out; strong leadership and a belief in a better politics needs to be cultivated

Prime minister is a job for the odd fishes
John Bird

Prime minister is a job for the odd fishes

Strange people seem to want the ultimate government position, but ultimately they have to deliver or they’re in trouble

I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
John Bird

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
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Founder of the Big Issue warns “poverty is destroying” Britain as he celebrates 80th birthday

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Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
John Bird

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
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 
John Bird

Reform and the anti-immigration lobby need a history lesson 

I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
John Bird

I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy

This is why Big Issue is ripe for reinvention
John Bird

This is why Big Issue is ripe for reinvention

Letters: Grok isn’t the problem. Men are the problem
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Letters: Grok isn’t the problem. Men are the problem

The curse of Oxford on our political life
John Bird

The curse of Oxford on our political life

Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’
Child poverty

Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’

Where JMW Turner wears me out, John Constable restores me
John Bird

Where JMW Turner wears me out, John Constable restores me

Yo-yo homes, 10Foot and autism assessments: This is how Big Issue made change in 2025
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Yo-yo homes, 10Foot and autism assessments: This is how Big Issue made change in 2025

Jordan North and William Hanson on why you should always take your Big Issue: ‘It’s a bloody good read’
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Jordan North and William Hanson on why you should always take your Big Issue: ‘It’s a bloody good read’

My Christmas memories are good and bad – but Big Issue provided the most cheer
John Bird

My Christmas memories are good and bad – but Big Issue provided the most cheer

I love to paint, but it can’t cut me off from the world entirely
John Bird

I love to paint, but it can’t cut me off from the world entirely

Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
John Bird

Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue

Letters: I don’t even know Fairytale of New York
Letters

Letters: I don’t even know Fairytale of New York

I’ve written a Jane Austen spinoff for my 80th birthday. Help me sell a million copies
John Bird

I’ve written a Jane Austen spinoff for my 80th birthday. Help me sell a million copies

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Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
John Bird

Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job

Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy
Child poverty

Big Issue leads call for the government to set targets to end child poverty in upcoming strategy

Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
Child poverty

Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty

On a train journey across England I take a trip into my past
John Bird

On a train journey across England I take a trip into my past