Opinion
As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue
As misinformation thrives, you can trust in Big Issue
Trust in Big Issue as an organisation has always been an essential fuel, writes our editor Paul McNamee
I’m made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It’s not a way of life – it’s torture
I’m made to feel like a burden for claiming benefits from the DWP. It’s not a way of life – it’s torture
Karen, a disability benefits claimant, writes about her experiences being made to feel like a ‘drain on the country’s resources’ because of the stigma around claiming support. It is taking a toll on her mental health
Letters: We should embrace the decline in population in the most polluting countries
Letters: We should embrace the decline in population in the most polluting countries
John Bird’s column on environmental damage sparked an observation from a reader
Community-led housing is not just for city dwellers – it can boost overlooked rural areas too
Community-led housing is not just for city dwellers – it can boost overlooked rural areas too
Social housing went from a source of pride to a place of prejudice. It’s time to smash the stigma
Social housing went from a source of pride to a place of prejudice. It’s time to smash the stigma
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill is a step forward – but there’s a glaring gap on the affordability crisis
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill is a step forward – but there’s a glaring gap on the affordability crisis
Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism
Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism
Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill
Calling MPs of all stripes: Our planet is counting on your vote on the Climate and Nature Bill
Mick Lynch exposed a glaring ignorance towards trade unions. His retirement leaves big shoes to fill
Mick Lynch exposed a glaring ignorance towards trade unions. His retirement leaves big shoes to fill
‘I’m scared – but I’m ready to go’: Why GPs are willing to go to prison to protest the climate crisis
‘I’m scared – but I’m ready to go’: Why GPs are willing to go to prison to protest the climate crisis
Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises
Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises
Elon Musk, this is how you could use your power for good
Elon Musk, this is how you could use your power for good
Can Starmer’s government fix the housing crisis? Their future depends on it
Can Starmer’s government fix the housing crisis? Their future depends on it
Why Labour’s VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers
Why Labour’s VAT hike on private school fees could mean UK music suffers
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
I was put into care after coming out as trans. But my loving foster family saw me for who I really was
Stonehenge can offer us wisdom from the deep and distant past
Stonehenge can offer us wisdom from the deep and distant past
Letters: I’m a disabled woman, aged 60. The DWP made me feel like a poor second-class citizen
Letters: I’m a disabled woman, aged 60. The DWP made me feel like a poor second-class citizen
Privatisation’s thirst for profit will never be quenched. It’s time to take our water back
Privatisation’s thirst for profit will never be quenched. It’s time to take our water back
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
How painting helps me to get up in the morning and continue the fight
Hunger is a political choice. How do we end it in 2025?
Hunger is a political choice. How do we end it in 2025?
How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?
How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?
The growth of rewilding in Britain offers hope for a wilder future in 2025
The growth of rewilding in Britain offers hope for a wilder future in 2025
DWP’s bank account spying plan is an attack on the poor. It must be scrapped in 2025
DWP’s bank account spying plan is an attack on the poor. It must be scrapped in 2025
Housing First must expand in 2025 to create a national homelessness strategy that works for all
Housing First must expand in 2025 to create a national homelessness strategy that works for all
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
