John Bird
We must spend time on eradicating poverty – not trying to accommodate it, says Big Issue founder
We must spend time on eradicating poverty – not trying to accommodate it, says Big Issue founder
We’ll never end homelessness if we don’t have a proper long-term strategy
We’ll never end homelessness if we don’t have a proper long-term strategy
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird joins in criticism of weakened Renters Reform Bill
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
When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else
A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
A lifetime of playing the imitation game has reaped rewards
Taking time out for art gives me the will to keep fighting for social justice
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
Loneliness is nothing new – but modern life is making it worse
Investment in social housing is an investment in people
Investment in social housing is an investment in people
Big Issue founder calls for a Ministry of Poverty Prevention ahead of the general election
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
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
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
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: 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
Without The Body Shop, there’d have been no Big Issue
The government’s short-term thinking around poverty is a costly mistake
The government’s short-term thinking around poverty is a costly mistake
John Bird: Birthday reflections conjure hopeful feelings
John Bird: Birthday reflections conjure hopeful feelings
How my pursuit for solutions to our social poverty problems took me to Lowestoft
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
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
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
