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Next UK Prime Minister in 2026?

Andy Burnham 56.3%

No Next PM in 2026 16%

Wes Streeting 10%

Angela Rayner 10%

Polymarket

$7,365,839 Vol.

Andy Burnham 56.3%

No Next PM in 2026 16%

Wes Streeting 10%

Angela Rayner 10%

Polymarket

$7,365,839 Vol.

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Andy Burnham

$576,848 Vol.

56%

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No Next PM in 2026

$419,564 Vol.

16%

icon for Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting

$286,541 Vol.

10%

icon for Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner

$475,021 Vol.

10%

icon for Ed Miliband

Ed Miliband

$320,586 Vol.

7%

icon for Al Carns

Al Carns

$216,883 Vol.

2%

icon for Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage

$810,198 Vol.

1%

icon for Shabana Mahmood

Shabana Mahmood

$302,639 Vol.

1%

icon for Yvette Cooper

Yvette Cooper

$285,766 Vol.

1%

icon for Lucy Powell

Lucy Powell

$304,156 Vol.

<1%

icon for Rupert Lowe

Rupert Lowe

$692,370 Vol.

<1%

icon for Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves

$464,902 Vol.

<1%

icon for Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch

$198,504 Vol.

<1%

icon for Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson

$259,601 Vol.

<1%

icon for Ed Davey

Ed Davey

$354,107 Vol.

<1%

icon for Bridget Phillipson

Bridget Phillipson

$137,352 Vol.

<1%

icon for Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick

$376,261 Vol.

<1%

icon for David Lammy

David Lammy

$335,244 Vol.

<1%

icon for James Cleverly

James Cleverly

$297,944 Vol.

<1%

icon for Darren Jones

Darren Jones

$211,639 Vol.

<1%

icon for John Healey

John Healey

$39,717 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Prime Minister is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Next PM in 2026”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the United Kingdom; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Mounting pressure on Keir Starmer following Labour's recent local election setbacks has intensified speculation over a 2026 leadership contest, positioning Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as the clear frontrunner in trader assessments. Burnham's decision to contest the Makerfield by-election after MP Josh Simons stepped aside provides a direct route back to Parliament, aligning with polls showing strong member support for his devolution-focused approach. Wes Streeting's resignation as health secretary and confirmation of his own leadership intentions, alongside Angela Rayner's resolution of prior tax matters to re-enter contention, have further fragmented support among other figures like Ed Miliband. The "no change" outcome reflects ongoing uncertainty around Starmer's resilience and the timeline for any contest, with traders weighing these rapid developments against historical patterns of intra-party challenges.

This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

To count for resolution, the individual must be officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market.

If no such Prime Minister is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Next PM in 2026”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the United Kingdom; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$7,365,839
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 5, 2026, 5:48 PM ET
This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Prime Minister is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Next PM in 2026”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the United Kingdom; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Prime Minister is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Next PM in 2026”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the United Kingdom; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Mounting pressure on Keir Starmer following Labour's recent local election setbacks has intensified speculation over a 2026 leadership contest, positioning Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as the clear frontrunner in trader assessments. Burnham's decision to contest the Makerfield by-election after MP Josh Simons stepped aside provides a direct route back to Parliament, aligning with polls showing strong member support for his devolution-focused approach. Wes Streeting's resignation as health secretary and confirmation of his own leadership intentions, alongside Angela Rayner's resolution of prior tax matters to re-enter contention, have further fragmented support among other figures like Ed Miliband. The "no change" outcome reflects ongoing uncertainty around Starmer's resilience and the timeline for any contest, with traders weighing these rapid developments against historical patterns of intra-party challenges.

This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

To count for resolution, the individual must be officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market.

If no such Prime Minister is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Next PM in 2026”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the United Kingdom; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$7,365,839
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 5, 2026, 5:48 PM ET
This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Prime Minister is appointed by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No Next PM in 2026”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Government of the United Kingdom; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Next UK Prime Minister in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 21 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Andy Burnham" at 56%, followed by "No Next PM in 2026" at 16%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 56¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 56% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Next UK Prime Minister in 2026?" has generated $7.4 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Feb 5, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Next UK Prime Minister in 2026?," browse the 21 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Next UK Prime Minister in 2026?" is "Andy Burnham" at 56%, meaning the market assigns a 56% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "No Next PM in 2026" at 16%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Next UK Prime Minister in 2026?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.