Ian Byrne – MP for Liverpool West Derby & Co-Founder of Fans Supporting Foodbanks (#19)

Episode 19 of the Money Made Human podcast features Ian Byrne, MP for Liverpool West Derby, Co-Founder of Fans Supporting Foodbanks and Hillsborough Survivor. Ian is a tireless advocate for social justice and co-founded the Right to Food UK Commission in November 2025, an independent body developing a roadmap for legislation aimed at ending hunger in the UK by 2035. He is also the co-founder of Fans Supporting Foodbanks, a charity mobilising football fans to tackle food insecurity in their communities. In this episode, host Gayle Lloyd speaks with Ian about his upbringing in Liverpool, the influence of football and trade unions on his values, and the impact of deindustrialisation on his hometown. They also discuss significant moments such as the Hillsborough Disaster and the resulting Hillsborough Law, and explore the role of credit unions and community organisations in creating positive societal impact. Key topics in this episode include: Ian’s upbringing in Liverpool and early influences The role of football and trade unions in shaping his values The Right to Food UK Commission and its mission to end hunger by 2035 Fans Supporting Foodbanks and the charity’s work in communities The Hillsborough Disaster and Hillsborough Law The societal impact of credit unions Join us for a thoughtful conversation on social justice, community action, and the power of football and cooperative institutions to make a difference.