Politics
How TV presenter and motorbike racer Guy Martin ignited the debate on whether Brits should vote
How TV presenter and motorbike racer Guy Martin ignited the debate on whether Brits should vote
Guy Martin’s admission to the Big Issue that he has never voted in elections sparked a huge response from readers and beyond
The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here’s how 10 promises made to voters hold up today
The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here’s how 10 promises made to voters hold up today
Amid the many photo-opportunities of the Brexit campaign sweeping promises were made. A decade on, how do they stand up?
Prime minister is a job for the odd fishes
Prime minister is a job for the odd fishes
Strange people seem to want the ultimate government position, but ultimately they have to deliver or they’re in trouble
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Politics and Activism
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics
Politics on ice: Greenland casts shadow over US vs Denmark ice hockey clash at Winter Olympics
Reform’s pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
Reform’s pints promise is really talking about British identity. Labour should take note
Can Labour’s new code help child victims of crime get justice?
Can Labour’s new code help child victims of crime get justice?
Farage puts pints over poverty with plan to cut price of beer by reinstating two-child benefit cap
Farage puts pints over poverty with plan to cut price of beer by reinstating two-child benefit cap
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: ‘I ain’t going to surrender to Elon Musk’
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: ‘I ain’t going to surrender to Elon Musk’
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
New Labour, new Britain? What did Tony Blair really do for housing?
A decade of Wales’ future generations commissioner: ‘Looking ahead is how we look after each other’
A decade of Wales’ future generations commissioner: ‘Looking ahead is how we look after each other’
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
Big Issue founder Lord John Bird: My 80th birthday message
Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order
Mark Carney is a man of taste. His Davos speech laid bare the truth of our ruptured world order
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Starmer ties the UK’s Greenland stance to the cost of living crisis. Is it a false choice?
Starmer ties the UK’s Greenland stance to the cost of living crisis. Is it a false choice?
Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression
Iranians in Britain call on UK government to stand with the people of Iran against brutal repression
‘It won’t work’: Labour can’t fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
‘It won’t work’: Labour can’t fix broken water system without tackling ownership, experts say
Steve Coogan shares his big issue: ‘I am worried about how Reform UK are anti-human rights’
Steve Coogan shares his big issue: ‘I am worried about how Reform UK are anti-human rights’
Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions
Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions
Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
Sleaford Mods singer Jason Williamson: ‘I would definitely tell myself not to take Class A drugs’
Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here’s the proof
Brits are getting sick of Starmer’s U-turns – and here’s the proof
Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: ‘They’ve collided with reality’
Reform UK councils to raise taxes despite campaign pledges: ‘They’ve collided with reality’
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
2025 will not go down in history as the Year of the Starmer. Can he keep his job through 2026?
