John Bird
We spend all our resources propping up the poverty emergency. We should be focused on the cure
We spend all our resources propping up the poverty emergency. We should be focused on the cure
Emergency is largely poverty by another name. Ending the inheritance of poverty is the only answer
How Big Issue inspired government to bring empty homes back into use
How Big Issue inspired government to bring empty homes back into use
The Labour government will reform empty dwelling management orders to allow councils to act on vacant properties after six months instead of two years after Big Issue called for action
Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
Big Issue has always been bad at promoting itself. Andy Burnham can teach us a lesson
A trip to Independence Initiative was inspiring. But why wasn’t our work mentioned in the prime minister’s Labour Party conference speech?
How Big Issue came up from the streets, 35 years on: ‘It was the most chaotic, beautiful madness’
How Big Issue came up from the streets, 35 years on: ‘It was the most chaotic, beautiful madness’
A message to you, Andy: the nation needs you to keep your word on rough sleeping
A message to you, Andy: the nation needs you to keep your word on rough sleeping
Ending rough sleeping is the goal, but taking bars off benches is a good start
Ending rough sleeping is the goal, but taking bars off benches is a good start
Why Downing Street needs a new name if it is going to properly repair the fabric of society
Why Downing Street needs a new name if it is going to properly repair the fabric of society
Burnham is singing from Big Issue’s hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
Burnham is singing from Big Issue’s hymn sheet on rough sleeping. It gives us reason for hope
The latest ‘get out of jail card’ politician must address the poverty that undermines Britain
The latest ‘get out of jail card’ politician must address the poverty that undermines Britain
Angela Rayner meets John Bird: ‘We’re blaming people for their poverty. And it’s not their fault’
Angela Rayner meets John Bird: ‘We’re blaming people for their poverty. And it’s not their fault’
How a journey on the train suggests living in the real world is not for everyone
How a journey on the train suggests living in the real world is not for everyone
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?
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?’
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
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
