Tim Shipman

Tim Shipman has over two decades of experience as a journalist, specializing in British and American politics. He currently serves as the Chief Political Commentator for the "Sunday Times" and has previously held positions such as the Deputy Political Editor at the "Daily Mail" and Washington Correspondent for the "Sunday Telegraph." Throughout his career, Shipman has covered significant events including six British General Elections, three American elections, and three referendums, demonstrating his extensive experience and depth of knowledge in political journalism.

Shipman's authorial contributions include two bestselling books on Brexit, "All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain’s Political Class" and "Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem," with over one hundred thousand copies sold. He is also preparing to release the third volume in his Brexit trilogy, titled "Out," in May 2023. His work has earned him multiple journalism awards, including Political Reporter and Political Commentator of the Year, with fourteen major award nominations.

In addition to his written work, Shipman is active in broadcast media. He regularly appears on the "Today" programme and co-presents Times Radio's "PMQs Unpacked" show. He has also made guest appearances on television shows like "Have I Got News For You" and "The News Quiz." As a speaker, Shipman is known for his insightful and entertaining style, bolstered by his years of experience as parliamentary press gallery chairman, where he notably secured David Cameron and Tony Blair to address the gallery within the same month. His Twitter handle, @ShippersUnbound, continues to attract a substantial following, where he shares his sharp and sometimes humorous observations of the political scene.