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Robert
Robert
Shrimsley

Robert Shrimsley is the FT's editorial director and UK political commentator. Before this, he has served as the FT's chief political correspondent, news editor, managing editor of FT.com. He writes weekly for the Notebook column, a satirical look at the week's news and for the FT weekend Magazine.
Upcoming Shows
Langton's Ballroom Brunch
Fiona Frawley, Kevin McGahern, Jennifer O'Connell, Robert Shrimsley
Langton House Hotel - Ball Room
Nov 9, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
120 minutes long
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The Tragedy of Britain
Katie Martin, Robert Shrimsley, Andrea Catherwood, Fintan O'Toole, Pat Leahy
Ormonde Hotel - Kings
Nov 7, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
60 minutes long
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The Manosphere: Incels, Tradwives, and Redpills
Robert Shrimsley, Peter Antonioni, Finn McRedmond, Aideen McQueen, Andrea Catherwood
Pembroke Hotel
Nov 8, 2025
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
60 minutes long
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The Bear & The Dragon: Chinese-Russian Takeover?
Robert Shrimsley, Jennifer Raffoul, Liam Halligan, Colm O'Regan
Watergate Theatre
Nov 8, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
60 minutes long
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Bankrupt Britain: Will Farage Take Over?
Liam Halligan, Robert Shrimsley, Mehreen Khan, Peter Antonioni, Karl Spain
Ormonde Hotel - Kilbride
Nov 8, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
60 minutes long
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