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

Social housing is one of our most pressing concerns – and there’s only one way to right the wrongs
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
To eliminate poverty, and all the problems it causes, we have to aim for the moon

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

King Charles III gives us food for thought on poverty
Suella Braverman’s asinine comments show how detached government is from reality 
