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Political analyst & Westminster insider

Tim Shipman

Transform political uncertainty into strategic advantage with Tim Shipman, Britain's leading political analyst and Westminster insider. Tim equips organisations with actionable intelligence on UK-US political developments and regulatory impacts. Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and trusted commentator for global business leaders navigating political complexity.

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Tim Shipman, Speaker | Political Editor & Author
Tim Shipman

Tim Shipman

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Tim Shipman's biography

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  • Political Editor of The Spectator magazine
  • Author of four definitive books on British politics
  • Award-winning political reporter and commentator
Tim Shipman is Political Editor of The Spectator magazine, bringing unparalleled insight into British politics through his extensive network of Westminster contacts and analytical expertise honed over two decades covering political upheaval. As former Chief Political Commentator at the Sunday Times, Tim authored four definitive books on post-Brexit British politics that sold over 150,000 copies. His journalistic excellence has earned him fourteen major award nominations, including the rare distinction of winning both political reporter and political commentator of the year. Tim translates complex political developments into actionable intelligence for organisations navigating uncertainty. His coverage of seven general elections, three referendums, and four US elections—including a rare interview with Donald Trump—provides clients with contextual understanding of how political decisions impact business strategy and regulatory environments across the UK-US corridor. Audiences leave Tim's presentations with a clear grasp of Westminster's hidden power dynamics, practical insights into upcoming political shifts affecting their industry, and entertaining behind-the-scenes stories that illuminate how political decisions are really made. Book Tim for your next event to gain the insider perspective that only Britain's most connected political journalist can deliver.

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Tim Shipman brings unparalleled political insight to your organisation through his extensive Westminster network, award-winning analysis, and ability to translate complex political developments into actionable business intelligence. Book Tim for your next event to gain the insider perspective that only Britain's most connected political journalist can deliver.

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Testimonials

Fantastic, we really enjoyed having him.

Artemis

There are those sessions at conferences which have something special - and if I knew the precise recipe for these and how to bottle it, I would! Your session had something special and was the talk of the conference. You covered a subject key to our future - and of course whilst we all remain optimistic, I think from your session we emerged a little wiser and with a greater urgency to prepare for what might emerge from the Year of Elections.

AIRMIC

Thank you to Tim for joining us. A very interesting and well received speech which was thoroughly enjoyed by our guests.

Rede Partners

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What is Tim Shipman's speaking style like?
Tim Shipman draws on two decades of Westminster reporting and a network of senior political contacts to walk audiences through the behind-the-scenes mechanics of how political decisions are made, grounding analysis in first-hand accounts from his coverage of seven general elections, three referendums, and four US elections.
What topics does Tim Shipman specialise in?
Tim Shipman speaks on Westminster power dynamics, UK-US political relations, and the impact of political decisions on business and regulatory environments. He is Political Editor of The Spectator and former Chief Political Commentator at the Sunday Times, having authored four books on post-Brexit British politics that sold over 150,000 copies and won both political reporter and political commentator of the year awards.
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