Tim Shipman, editor of The Sunday Times and renowned political journalist, is a sought-after speaker in politics. With over twenty years of experience in political current affairs, Shipman is known for his expertise, forecasts, and insight. He is frequently called upon to educate audiences from diverse backgrounds, including business professionals, corporate clients, and aspiring journalists. Tim has been the political editor of The Sunday Times since 2014 and is considered one of the most influential political journalists in the UK. He provides weekly analysis, updates, and insight on political matters. Throughout his career, Tim has covered three wars, eight elections, and two referendums, making him an unrivalled expert. He has appeared on various media outlets, including BBC's Today Programme, Newsnight, Sky News, and LBC Radio. In addition to his journalism work, Tim has authored two books that delve into significant political moments, focusing on Brexit. His first book, 'All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain's Political Class,' was shortlisted for the prestigious Orwell Prize. His second book, 'Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem,' documented the aftermath of the groundbreaking Brexit referendum. Tim's contributions to political journalism have earned him several awards, including Print Journalist of the Year, Political Reporter of the Year, and Political Commentator of the Year at the British Press Awards. With his deep political insight and extensive career experience, Tim is an engaging and qualified political speaker, making him an ideal choice for political keynote events. Tim Shipman
Chief Political Commentator, Sunday Times
Tim Shipman is the Chief Political Commentator of the Sunday Times and author of three bestselling books on Brexit, All Out War and Fall Out, and No Way Out. together they have sold well over one hundred thousand copies. The fourth and final book in the series, simpy titled Out is due for publication following the July election.
An engaging, informed and amusing speaker, Tim is widely acknowledged to have the best contacts in the business and uses them to help lift the veil on what is really going on and who is doing what to who in Westminster and beyond.
Tim is one of the most decorated political journalist of the last few years, garnering fourteen nominations for major awards, including ten in seven years at the British Press Awards, the newspaper industry's Oscars, He has won a unique double, being named both political reporter and political commentator of the year.
Tim has been reporting from Westminster since 2001, covering seven general elections, three referendums, two wars and countless leadership contests. He has also reported on four US elections and conducted one of just two British print interviews with Donald Trump, giving him a unique perspective on the links between British and American politics.
Tim is a regular on the Today programme and the co-presenter of Times Radio's PMQs Unpacked show. He is an experienced broadcaster on the BBC and Sky News and has made appearances on Have I Got News For You and The News Quiz.