Issue 712

April 26 - May 2, 2010

Time for radical reform
Big Issue founder John Bird sets out his manifesto for a revolution at the heart of British politics. The problem, he believes, comes down to government itself. Only radical change will fix society

Liberal approach
Considered an also-ran at the start of the campaign, impressive performances in the TV debates have push Nick Clegg and the LibDems to the fore. We talk to the man who just might become Britain’s next prime minister

Your voice
Ordinary voters, public figures and opinion formers have their say on the election campaign. Plus, what’s your vote really worth?