John Bird
I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
I’m turning 80. My birthday wish? Take the Big Issue when you buy
Big Issue has its own milestone birthday this year. We need your help to make it a success
This is why Big Issue is ripe for reinvention
This is why Big Issue is ripe for reinvention
In the world that is changing, it is the power of the public that determines so much
Letters: Grok isn’t the problem. Men are the problem
Letters: Grok isn’t the problem. Men are the problem
Readers have their say about AI being used for explicit images on X, issues with accessibility around sport and the big Turner v Constable showdown
The curse of Oxford on our political life
The curse of Oxford on our political life
Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’
Big Issue founder renews calls for child poverty targets: ‘I am gifting the government a chance’
The Man with the Plan is an urgent film for our desperate times
The Man with the Plan is an urgent film for our desperate times
Where JMW Turner wears me out, John Constable restores me
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
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’
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
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
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
Want a reason to be cheerful? Across Europe there are people trying to do the same thing as Big Issue
As a child in poverty, the institutional food I was served saved my life. Today’s kids need the same
As a child in poverty, the institutional food I was served saved my life. Today’s kids need the same
Politics needs someone tough to sort out the mess. Louise Casey is just the person for the job
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
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
Westminster must set ambitious, measurable targets to reduce child poverty
On a train journey across England I take a trip into my past
On a train journey across England I take a trip into my past
The number of homeless deaths is an entirely preventable tragedy. What are we doing?
The number of homeless deaths is an entirely preventable tragedy. What are we doing?
Big Issue Invest more than triples investments in 20th year, with £9.4 million deployed to social purpose organisations
Big Issue Invest more than triples investments in 20th year, with £9.4 million deployed to social purpose organisations
Marmot principles should be applied to government departments for ending poverty
Marmot principles should be applied to government departments for ending poverty
The fall of Angela Rayner emphasises the rise in power of property ownership
The fall of Angela Rayner emphasises the rise in power of property ownership
My hiatus from work led to some new ideas around poverty prevention
