Biography
Reem Ibrahim is the Head of Media and Linda Whetstone Scholar at the Institute of Economic Affairs.
She regularly appears on television and radio, including the BBC, LBC, Channel 5, GB News, TalkTV and more, and has written for various national press including the Times, the Telegraph and the Express.
Reem is a consumer choice advocate and is the co-author of the briefing paper “A Vapid Solution".
Reem is a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
About Reem
Reem Ibrahim is a London-born broadcaster, commentator, and digital content creator whose work explores the ideas of liberty, free markets, and individual responsibility.
Raised in Hillingdon, a suburb of North-West London, to Moroccan and Egyptian parents, she developed an early passion for storytelling through musical theatre before turning her focus to political ideas in her late teens.
Reem’s political journey began at age 16, initially drawn to the Corbyn-era left, before her A-level studies introduced her to classical liberal thinkers such as John Locke and John Stuart Mill. This discovery sparked an interest in the moral and practical case for free markets, prompting her to share her perspectives during the first COVID-19 lockdown via TikTok. Her videos quickly gained traction, establishing her as a fresh, articulate voice in online political commentary.
While studying at the London School of Economics, Reem’s ideas evolved further under the influence of thinkers including Hannah Arendt, F.A. Hayek, Milton Friedman, Ludwig von Mises, Ayn Rand, and Murray Rothbard. At 19, she was invited to make her first television appearance, an experience that cemented her passion for broadcasting and public debate.
Since then, Reem has built a growing profile in the media, appearing on television, radio, podcasts and digital platforms to discuss economics, politics, and the importance of individual liberty. She is committed to advancing the principle that people are better at making decisions for their own lives than governments are, and that competitive markets are both moral and effective at delivering better outcomes.
