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Next UK Prime Minister in 2026?

Andy Burnham 56.5%

No Next PM in 2026 13%

Wes Streeting 10%

Angela Rayner 10%

Polymarket

$7,254,078 Vol.

Andy Burnham 56.5%

No Next PM in 2026 13%

Wes Streeting 10%

Angela Rayner 10%

Polymarket

$7,254,078 Vol.

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Andy Burnham

$571,192 Vol.

56%

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No Next PM in 2026

$381,237 Vol.

13%

icon for Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting

$284,013 Vol.

10%

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Angela Rayner

$472,064 Vol.

10%

icon for Ed Miliband

Ed Miliband

$318,246 Vol.

7%

icon for Al Carns

Al Carns

$211,814 Vol.

3%

icon for Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage

$807,777 Vol.

1%

icon for Shabana Mahmood

Shabana Mahmood

$298,443 Vol.

1%

icon for Yvette Cooper

Yvette Cooper

$282,640 Vol.

1%

icon for Lucy Powell

Lucy Powell

$294,267 Vol.

<1%

icon for Rupert Lowe

Rupert Lowe

$689,923 Vol.

<1%

icon for Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves

$448,765 Vol.

<1%

icon for Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch

$196,450 Vol.

<1%

icon for Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson

$257,594 Vol.

<1%

icon for Ed Davey

Ed Davey

$352,678 Vol.

<1%

icon for Bridget Phillipson

Bridget Phillipson

$135,226 Vol.

<1%

icon for Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick

$374,018 Vol.

<1%

icon for David Lammy

David Lammy

$332,809 Vol.

<1%

icon for James Cleverly

James Cleverly

$296,449 Vol.

<1%

icon for Darren Jones

Darren Jones

$210,032 Vol.

<1%

icon for John Healey

John Healey

$38,441 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.Labour's heavy losses in the May 2026 local elections triggered a backbench revolt against Keir Starmer, with dozens of MPs calling for his resignation or a leadership timetable, sharpening trader focus on an imminent contest. Andy Burnham's clearance to contest the Makerfield by-election and return to Parliament has positioned him as the frontrunner, backed by strong internal polling, his established record on devolution, and broad party support. Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting, the latter having resigned as health secretary to prepare a challenge, remain credible alternatives but trail amid split Cabinet loyalties. The "no change in 2026" outcome reflects Starmer's public defiance and institutional hurdles to a swift replacement.

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
$7,254,078
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.Labour's heavy losses in the May 2026 local elections triggered a backbench revolt against Keir Starmer, with dozens of MPs calling for his resignation or a leadership timetable, sharpening trader focus on an imminent contest. Andy Burnham's clearance to contest the Makerfield by-election and return to Parliament has positioned him as the frontrunner, backed by strong internal polling, his established record on devolution, and broad party support. Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting, the latter having resigned as health secretary to prepare a challenge, remain credible alternatives but trail amid split Cabinet loyalties. The "no change in 2026" outcome reflects Starmer's public defiance and institutional hurdles to a swift replacement.

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
$7,254,078
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 13%. 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 $7.3 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 13%. 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.