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Rita: a tribute to Boca da Rua’s fighter

Rita’s last message to her friends at Brazilian street paper Boca de Rua was: “I can’t come to the meeting because I need a bandage on my heart.” She died in hospital shortly after. This is their tribute to her.

Big Issue vendor Daniel adds poetic voice to national conversation on housing

Popular Glasgow vendor Daniel Collins has turned his Glasgow wit and wisdom into a poem that contributes to a nationwide discussion on land and housing.