Articles by Ian Silvera

Ian is a senior reporter for the International Business Times UK, covering politics and business.

Ian previously worked at Employee Benefits Magazine and freelanced for Sky News. His work has also appeared in The Guardian, the Belfast Newsletter, the Guido Fawkes blog, Prospect Magazine, Public Affairs News, and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

Elsewhere, Ian has contributed to LabourList, Labour Uncut, Liberal Conspiracy, Huffington Post UK, and Comment is Free.

Feel free to contact Ian Silvera on LinkedIn and via email i.silvera@ibtimes.co.uk.

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Meet the unofficial artist of the UK general election campaign – satirist Kaya Mar

"You have to channel your anger through the satire," the London-based painter told IBTimes UK.

May 10, 2017

London

UK becomes second worst country in the EU for nanny state interference

"Too many politicians seem to think that treating their citizens like children is a matter of national pride."

May 10, 2017

Labour student who introduced Jeremy Corbyn admits to racist and anti-Semitic Twitter posts

"I am appalled and ashamed by these comments and I condemn them in their entirety."

May 9, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn

Theresa May shows interventionist streak by entering 'Marxist universe' of energy price caps

"We believe in free markets and competition, but we want to see competition working."

May 9, 2017

Theresa May Ed Miliband

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Jeremy Corbyn says Brexit is a 'settled' issue – so what is Labour's EU policy?

Confusion surrounds party's immigration plans. Would levels go up or down under a Labour government?

May 9, 2017

Brexit European Union

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Greens drop calls for progressive alliance, blame 'total failure' of Lib Dems and Labour

"We're drawing a line under it," a frustrated senior Green source told IBTimes UK.

May 9, 2017

If Corbyn won't quit, here are five scenarios he'll face after the election

"I was elected leader of this party and I'll stay leader of this party," the left-winger said.

May 9, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn

Big Issue founder says politicians must stop 'treading water' on poverty and back a prevention unit

Lord John Bird told IBTimes UK that Theresa May was ''incredibly receptive'' to the plan.

May 9, 2017

Vince Cable calls for Lib Dem voters to help Labour – playing into Tory 'coalition of chaos' claim

Business secretary supports tactical voting at the general election in leaked recording.

May 8, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn General Election 2017

Brexit rhetoric is paying off for Theresa May – the Tories are now 22 points ahead of Labour

The UK prime minister has claimed that officials in Brussels are 'meddling' with the general election.

May 8, 2017

Brexit Theresa May European Union

Revealed: Theresa May's past campaign against 'unhelpful' hospital car park charges

Jeremy Corbyn has promised that a Labour government would axe the fees across England.

May 8, 2017

Theresa May's presidential bid: Give my Tory team a mandate like Emmanuel Macron

Conservatives want voters across the UK to see the election as fight between May and Corbyn.

May 8, 2017

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Paul Nuttall's decision to stand in Boston is 'tip of the iceberg' of Ukip's troubles

Ukip source spoke to IBTimes UK after the party's poor performance at the local elections.

May 8, 2017

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Labour's Neil Coyle: I got blisters defending the EU as some Lib Dems abstained on Brexit

Bermondsey and Old Southwark candidate spoke to IBTimes UK on the general election campaign trail.

May 8, 2017

European Union

Theresa May plays down Tory local election surge as she attacks 'EU bureaucrats' over Brexit

'This is not about who wins and who loses in the local elections,' the prime minister told UK voters.

May 5, 2017

Theresa May

Labour's Andy Burnham attacks Westminster bubble as he becomes Greater Manchester mayor

"They have created this crisis in politics which we are living through now," Burnham claimed.

May 5, 2017

Labour stunned as Tory Ben Houchen wins Tees Valley mayor election in post-industrial heartland

What we have seen in the Tees Valley is a political earthquake, Houchen tells jubilant supporters.

May 5, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn

Boost for Jeremy Corbyn as ally Steve Rotheram becomes mayor for Liverpool City Region

"The vast majority of people in our area have sent a very clear message to Theresa May."

May 5, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn

Brexit turns bitter as David Davis brands EU as bullies after Donald Tusk attacks 'emotional' May

"The British people will not be bullied, and the government will not allow them to be bullied."

May 5, 2017

Brexit

Ukip faces wipeout as pro-Brexit voters flock to Theresa May's Tories at local elections

Party even failed to hold seats in Lincolnshire where Paul Nuttall is standing in the general election.

May 5, 2017

Theresa May

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