Tim Shipman Keynote Speaker

Tim Shipman, is a political journalist and keynote speaker known for his deep expertise in political analysis and British government operations. He’s a chief political commentator at The Sunday Times since 2014 after serving eight years as political editor. He speaks about topics such as the dynamics of British politics, the impact of Brexit on the UK, and the future of political journalism.

He holds a BA Hons in History from the University of Cambridge obtained in 1996. His journalistic journey began after completing his education and swiftly moving into the field of political reporting. He has been a national newspaper journalist since 1997 and in sixteen years of writing about politics, he has also reported from Westminster for the Daily Mail and the Sunday Express. Over his career, Tim was Washington’s correspondent for the Sunday Telegraph during Barack Obama’s historic first election campaign. He has covered four general elections, three presidential elections, two wars and more leadership contests than he can count.

Shipman’s tenure at The Sunday Times has been marked by his insightful coverage of significant political events, such as Brexit and the 2017 general election, making him a trusted source of political news and analysis. He was named Print Journalist of the Year by the London Press Club in 2017, and in 2018 he won Political Reporter of the Year and Political Commentator of the Year at the British Press Awards. He also won Political Reporter of the Year for a second time in 2019.

He is the author of two pivotal books on British politics which have received critical acclaim for their thorough research and detailed recounting of political events. His first major book “All Out War” published in 2016 was widely regarded as one of the definitive accounts of this pivotal moment in British history covering the full story of how Brexit sank Britain’s political class. His follow-up book “Fall Out” released in 2017 continues this narrative, examining the tumultuous aftermath of the Brexit vote and the political drama that ensued. The book details the unmissable inside story of the most dramatic general election campaign in modern history and Theresa May’s battle for a Brexit deal, the greatest challenge for a prime minister since the Second World War. His latest book No Way Out: Brexit: From the Backstop to Boris details the unflinching, unfiltered account of some of the most turbulent years of British politics.

Tim Shipman is a sought-after speaker, known for his ability to dissect complex political scenarios with clarity and wit. His career encapsulates a significant contribution to political journalism and public understanding of governmental processes, making his analyses and books indispensable resources for anyone interested in British politics.