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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).
Don't delay the passport to prosperity
Passports
Paul McNamee

Don't delay the passport to prosperity

Liam Gallagher’s hips and the politicians who won’t be here now
Liam Gallagher
Paul McNamee

Liam Gallagher’s hips and the politicians who won’t be here now

Democracy isn't working – but the power to change it lies with us
Polling Station
Paul McNamee

Democracy isn't working – but the power to change it lies with us

In a time of growing poverty, there is no reason to also foster a poverty of creativity
Guitar, drum and pints of Guinness
Paul McNamee

In a time of growing poverty, there is no reason to also foster a poverty of creativity

When things look this dystopian, we should be more like Orwell
Paul McNamee

When things look this dystopian, we should be more like Orwell

We should all join Andy Burnham on his journey
Andy Burnham
Paul McNamee

We should all join Andy Burnham on his journey

We're stressed, but we still reach out a helping hand to Ukraine's refugees
man holding help sign
Paul McNamee

We're stressed, but we still reach out a helping hand to Ukraine's refugees

The idea that the UK is ‘full’ when it comes to refugees must be abandoned for good
Edward Leigh stands and speaks in the House of Commons
Paul McNamee

The idea that the UK is ‘full’ when it comes to refugees must be abandoned for good

The university strike is a symptom of our skewed value system
Paul McNamee

The university strike is a symptom of our skewed value system

Farewell, PJ O'Rourke, one of the most original free thinkers of our time
Paul McNamee

Farewell, PJ O'Rourke, one of the most original free thinkers of our time

We need to stand up for future generations, not snipe and sneer at them
Kirstie Allsopp on Kirstie's Homemade Home
Paul McNamee

We need to stand up for future generations, not snipe and sneer at them

Spotify introduced me to a magical song, but how can I subscribe with a clear conscience?
Paul McNamee

Spotify introduced me to a magical song, but how can I subscribe with a clear conscience?

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