John Bird

Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill
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Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill

When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else
John Bird

When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else

We need an entirely new way of thinking when it comes to poverty – could a more scientific approach be the answer?

A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
John Bird

A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards

Taking inspiration from others you admire is the best way to improve things. The Big Issue is a case in point

Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice
John Bird

Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice

Loneliness is nothing new – but modern life is making it worse
John Bird

Loneliness is nothing new – but modern life is making it worse

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Investment in social housing is an investment in people
John Bird

Investment in social housing is an investment in people

Social housing is one of our most pressing concerns – and there’s only one way to right the wrongs
John Bird

Social housing is one of our most pressing concerns – and there’s only one way to right the wrongs

Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election
Ministry of Poverty Prevention

Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election

It’s self interest that keeps our class system exactly where it is 
John Bird

It’s self interest that keeps our class system exactly where it is 

A night of karaoke and the life-affirming joy of belting out a tune
John Bird

A night of karaoke and the life-affirming joy of belting out a tune

I’m going to persuade the government to declare war on poverty. Here’s how 
John Bird

I’m going to persuade the government to declare war on poverty. Here’s how 

Letters: The poll tax riots worked. It’s time to re-harness the power of protest
Letters

Letters: The poll tax riots worked. It’s time to re-harness the power of protest

Without The Body Shop, there’d have been no Big Issue
John Bird

Without The Body Shop, there’d have been no Big Issue

John Bird: Birthday reflections conjure hopeful feelings
John Bird

John Bird: Birthday reflections conjure hopeful feelings

To eliminate poverty, and all the problems it causes, we have to aim for the moon
John Bird

To eliminate poverty, and all the problems it causes, we have to aim for the moon

How my pursuit for solutions to our social poverty problems took me to Lowestoft
John Bird

How my pursuit for solutions to our social poverty problems took me to Lowestoft

Lame Tories have failed us. Labour must plan to do better
John Bird

Lame Tories have failed us. Labour must plan to do better

Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It’s time to give the people a shot
John Bird

Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It’s time to give the people a shot

King Charles III gives us food for thought on poverty
John Bird

King Charles III gives us food for thought on poverty

Suella Braverman’s asinine comments show how detached government is from reality 
John Bird

Suella Braverman’s asinine comments show how detached government is from reality 

Our leaders don’t have the political vision we so desperately need in a crisis
John Bird

Our leaders don’t have the political vision we so desperately need in a crisis

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Looking back on the cycle of my life
John Bird

Looking back on the cycle of my life

Big Issue founder Lord Bird shares his remarkable journey for wellbeing app Soaak
John Bird

Big Issue founder Lord Bird shares his remarkable journey for wellbeing app Soaak

Harold Wilson’s failure to reform the country is why Keir Starmer needs to listen to history 
John Bird

Harold Wilson’s failure to reform the country is why Keir Starmer needs to listen to history 

Revisiting old ground was a Klee-full experience
John Bird

Revisiting old ground was a Klee-full experience