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Paul McNamee
Paul McNamee is the first Editor to manage The Big Issue across all national and regional editions as well as online. A regular media commentator, Paul has been named Editor of the Year three times by PPA Scotland, and was named British Editor of The Year in 2013 and 2016 by the BSME (British Society of Magazine Editors).
Let's not get distracted by Rishi Sunak's rabbit
Paul McNamee

Let's not get distracted by Rishi Sunak's rabbit

As we welcome the New Year, we mustn't lose hope
2023 spelled out in fireworks
Paul McNamee

As we welcome the New Year, we mustn't lose hope

Merry Christmas from The Big Issue, and thank you for helping us change lives
Big Issue vendor
Paul McNamee

Merry Christmas from The Big Issue, and thank you for helping us change lives

This festive season we should let Tom Waits call the tune
Tom Waits
Paul McNamee

This festive season we should let Tom Waits call the tune

The Banshees of Inisherin is a curious tonic for these bleak times
Colin Farrell and his little donkey in The Banshees of Inisherin
Paul McNamee

The Banshees of Inisherin is a curious tonic for these bleak times

The desire for Scottish independence is not going away
Scotland flag with hand giving peace sign
Paul McNamee

The desire for Scottish independence is not going away

Awaab Ishak's shocking death will be the housing sector's defining moment
Rochdale toddler Awaab Ishak died due to damp and mould in his social housing flat
Paul McNamee

Awaab Ishak's shocking death will be the housing sector's defining moment

Social media may be the new religion, but it hasn't made us better people
Social media logos
Paul McNamee

Social media may be the new religion, but it hasn't made us better people

Matt Hancock as the I'm a Celebrity... fall guy must not distract from our real-life trials
Matt Hancock
Paul McNamee

Matt Hancock as the I'm a Celebrity... fall guy must not distract from our real-life trials

Essential voices of protest must not be compromised
Peter Tatchell
Paul McNamee

Essential voices of protest must not be compromised

It's time to turn the heat up on this government
Paul McNamee

It's time to turn the heat up on this government

What our vendor Lee could teach Liz Truss about compassion
Vendor Lee Welham on a space hopper
Paul McNamee

What our vendor Lee could teach Liz Truss about compassion

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