The Big Issue – August 05, 2019

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WHYAREN’TTHE

GOVERNMENT

TACKLINGHOLIDAY

HUNGER?

TakingtheToriestotaskontheir

reactiontothecrisis– andhighlighting

thecommunitygroups who are making

a difference

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FACT/FICTION

Doesaneveningglassofredwine

really relieve stress and anxiety?

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JOHNBIRD

ThesandycoastofnorthernFranceis

the perfect place to reflect and recharge

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CHANGEMAKER

FergusMooreandScottKennedyhave

turnedthenation’slovefor coffee into a

sustainable sensation

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LETTERTOMY

YOUNGERSELF

KasabiantunesmithSergePizzorno

on glory, grief and going it alone

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STACEYDOOLEY

WinningStrictlymadeheratabloid

fixture–butit’sherhard-hitting

documentaries that fuel her fire

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FILM

TacklingracisminThatcher’s

Britain–withalittlehelp from

Bruce Springsteen

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Cover Image: Robert Wilson