Tim Shipman

Tim Shipman is one of Westminster’s most authoritative and well-connected political journalists, currently serving as Political Editor of The Spectator. Known for his deep contacts across politics and government, he is widely regarded as a leading insider voice on British political life.

Previously, Tim spent 11 years at the Sunday Times, where he served as Political Editor and Chief Political Commentator. During this time, he built a reputation for agenda-setting reporting and long-form political analysis, covering multiple governments, leadership contests and defining moments in modern British politics.

Tim is the author of a highly acclaimed quartet of books chronicling the post-Brexit political era, which together have sold more than 150,000 copies. These works are widely considered definitive accounts of the turbulence, factionalism and strategic decision-making that have shaped UK politics since the referendum, offering rare behind-the-scenes insight into Westminster at a time of historic change.

With over two decades reporting from the heart of British politics, Tim has covered seven general elections, three referendums, multiple leadership contests and major international events, including four US presidential elections. He is also one of the few British journalists to have conducted an in-depth print interview with Donald Trump, giving him a distinctive transatlantic perspective on political leadership and populism.

A highly sought-after speaker, Tim is known for his engaging, humorous and insightful presentations, drawing on unrivalled access to political insiders to explain what is really happening behind the headlines. His talks explore Westminster strategy, media dynamics, elections, leadership and the intersection of UK and US politics.

Tim is a regular contributor to the BBC Radio 4 'Today' programme and co-presents PMQs Unpacked on Times Radio. He also appears frequently across broadcast media including BBC and Sky News, and has featured on programmes such as 'Have I Got News for You and 'The News Quiz'. 

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