Tim Shipman

Tim Shipman is an esteemed British journalist, author, and political editor whose writings have been praised for their insight, wit and clarity. He began his career at The Sunday Times in 2001 and since then has achieved a prominent position in the field of journalism. Tim’s award-winning writing has been featured in a variety of British newspapers, including The Times, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Sunday Telegraph, and Sunday Times.

As an author, Tim has written a number of works, including four best-selling non-fiction books. His first book was The Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters (2005), which examines how DNA affects human lives. He has since written several other books covering a range of topics, such as British politics, the rise of the internet, and World War II. He has also co-written books with some of Britain’s leading political and military figures.

In addition to his non-fiction works, Tim is also the author of four novels. His debut novel was The Strategist (2008), in which he tells the story of a political advisor’s attempts to negotiate a troubled political landscape. From there he wrote the thriller Flinter (2010), and hard-edged political drama The Big Show (2015). His most recent release is Opportunity of a Lifetime (2017), which is about a political scientist who takes a job in a think tank and discovers a secret plot to destabilise Europe.

He is much praised by critics for his works which delve into the complexities of British politics. Shipman's books show meticulous attention to detail, a skill attained through his extensive research into the subject matter. On top of this, his writing is also praised for being fair and balanced while still being provocative.

As an editor and political journalist, Tim had a career at The Sunday Times, during which he served as their deputy political editor and later their political editor. He is the recipient of several awards, including the 2010 British Press Awards’ Political Journalist of the Year, and Political Editor of the Year in the 2008 and 2012 British Press Awards.

Over the past few years, he’s also been a frequent guest on several British radio and television programmes, including the Andrew Marr Show, Peston on Sunday and Newsnight. On these shows, he offers his experienced insights on British politics, and provides informed and witty commentary on the latest political developments.

No matter his role, Tim Shipman remains an esteemed and much-respected contributor to the field of journalism and political commentary. His works highlight his passion and knowledge of the topics he writes on, and serve to provide readers with an informed and independent look into British politics.