📖 Overview
Tim Shipman is one of Britain's most prominent political journalists, known for his role as former political editor and current chief political commentator at The Sunday Times. His career spans over 25 years covering major political events and developments in both UK and US politics.
After beginning his career at the Express newspapers in 1997, Shipman went on to hold significant positions at several leading British publications including the Daily Mail and Sunday Telegraph. His time as Washington DC correspondent saw him cover Barack Obama's historic 2008 presidential campaign and victory.
Shipman has authored two acclaimed books on recent British political history: "All Out War" (2016), which provided an inside account of the Brexit referendum, and "Fall Out" (2017), examining the tumultuous 2017 UK general election. His work earned him the Press Journalist of the Year award from the London Press Club in 2017.
As political editor of The Sunday Times from 2014 to 2022, Shipman established himself as one of the most authoritative voices in British political journalism. A graduate of Churchill College, Cambridge, he has maintained strong connections within Westminster while building a reputation for detailed political analysis and insider knowledge.
👀 Reviews
Readers praise Shipman's detailed reporting and insider access in British politics, particularly in his Brexit books. Multiple reviewers note his ability to present complex political events clearly while maintaining neutrality.
What readers liked:
- Deep sourcing and comprehensive research
- Clear explanations of complicated political maneuvering
- Balance in presenting different perspectives
- Engaging narrative style that makes political history readable
What readers disliked:
- Dense writing with many names and details to track
- Some sections move slowly due to granular detail
- UK-specific references can be challenging for international readers
Ratings across platforms:
Amazon: 4.6/5 (All Out War), 4.5/5 (Fall Out)
Goodreads: 4.3/5 (All Out War), 4.2/5 (Fall Out)
Notable reader comments:
"Like being a fly on the wall in Westminster" - Amazon reviewer
"Sometimes overwhelming detail but worth pushing through" - Goodreads review
"Best account of Brexit I've read" - Political Quarterly reader review
📚 Books by Tim Shipman
All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain's Political Class
A detailed account of the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign and its immediate aftermath, based on interviews with key figures from both sides of the debate.
Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem An analysis of the 2017 UK general election, chronicling Theresa May's decision to call a snap election and the subsequent political turmoil.
Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem A continuation of the Brexit narrative, covering the period from the 2017 general election through the following year of British political upheaval.
Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem An analysis of the 2017 UK general election, chronicling Theresa May's decision to call a snap election and the subsequent political turmoil.
Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem A continuation of the Brexit narrative, covering the period from the 2017 general election through the following year of British political upheaval.
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