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.

Follow : @ianjsilvera Email : i.silvera@ibtimes.co.uk

Ukip leader Paul Nuttall finally reveals that he will stand in the general election

But Nuttall, who lost out to Labour in the Stoke Central by-election, has not announced where.

Apr 27, 2017

UKIP Nigel Farage General Election 2017

Greens will contest Richmond and Twickenham despite Lib Dems standing aside for Caroline Lucas

Vince Cable wants to win his old seat back and Sarah Olney is defending Richmond Park against Zac Goldsmith.

Apr 27, 2017

Tony Blair: Theresa May is going to beat Jeremy Corbyn – if the polls are right

"We know who's going to be prime minister on 9 June...It will be Theresa May," former PM admitted.

Apr 27, 2017

Theresa May Jeremy Corbyn Iraq

Bregret? Majority of UK public now think vote to leave EU was wrong

Boost for pro-EU campaigners as British voters change their tune over the economic bloc.

Apr 27, 2017

Brexit European Union

Tories deploy Boris Johnson for first time in election campaign to warn of 'world of threats'

Foreign secretary's speech at the Lord Mayor's Banquet came amid reports he has been sidelined.

Apr 26, 2017

Now Jeremy Corbyn is 'running scared' of TV debates – unless Theresa May takes part

''Failure by both Corbyn and May to appear in the TV debates would be a dereliction of their duty.''

Apr 26, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn Theresa May

Ex-MP David Ward axed as Lib Dem candidate by Tim Farron after backlash from Jewish community

'I believe in a politics that is open, tolerant and united. David Ward is unfit to represent the party.'

Apr 26, 2017

Tim Farron

Theresa May fails to guarantee state pension triple-lock in slogan-filled PMQs

'It's a 'yes' or a 'no' and the prime minister failed to answer,' SNP deputy leader Angus Robertson said.

Apr 26, 2017

Theresa May Jeremy Corbyn

gina-miller-launches-tactical-voting-campaign

Gina Miller's tactical voting campaign against 'extreme Brexit' has £300,000 war chest

Remain figurehead ruled out running for parliament but backed candidates who support a final vote on Brexit.

Apr 26, 2017

Labour hopes its plan to improve the lives of NHS staff will turn the polls around

Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth plans to scrap the 1% pay cap on NHS workers.

Apr 26, 2017

NHS

Polling guru Matt Singh reveals why Labour are doing badly despite popular policies

Number Cruncher Politics founder spoke to IBTimes UK about Jeremy Corbyn's big issue.

Apr 26, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn

theresa-may-silent-on-tax-lock-after-chancellor-hints-at-hikes

Theresa May is trying to play down the Tories' double-digit poll lead over Labour

"Jeremy Corbyn himself has said that he was a 200/1 outsider for the Labour leadership in 2015."

Apr 25, 2017

Theresa May Jeremy Corbyn

UK's powerful Treasury watchdog needs new chair as Andrew Tyrie quits parliament

Labour MP Wes Streeting described Tory as a 'true parliamentarian and public servant'.

Apr 25, 2017

Top pro-EU Tories quit Open Britain over group's plan to unseat Conservative MPs

'As long standing Conservative Party members and MPs it is untenable for us to play any further role.'

Apr 25, 2017

Brexit

Keir Starmer: Labour could pay EU's £50bn Brexit bill

Shadow Brexit Secretary also said free EU movement would have to end after the UK splits.

Apr 25, 2017

Brexit European Union General Election 2017

Three pro-EU groups plan to unleash 600,000 campaigners against 'hard Brexit' MPs

Open Britain, European Movement and Britain for Europe have teamed up ahead of the 8 June vote.

Apr 25, 2017

Brexit European Union

This pollster predicted a Tory majority in 2015 — here's what he says about the snap election

Former Barclays interest rate trader Matt Singh spoke to IBTimes UK about the 2017 vote.

Apr 25, 2017

Conservatives will win most seats in Wales for first time in 100 years, claims shock poll

'Something extraordinary could be about to happen. Wales is on the brink of an electoral earthquake.'

Apr 24, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn General Election 2017

Communist Party backs Jeremy Corbyn at general election

'The essential first step towards the formation of a left-led government at Westminster.'

Apr 24, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn

Ukip asked 'enormous' number of Muslims about integration plan – but can't give a figure

Party's equalities spokesperson failed to tell IBTimes UK how many people had been consulted.

Apr 24, 2017

UKIP Nigel Farage

Prev 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Next