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.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedAndy Burnham 56.5%
No Next PM in 2026 13%
Wes Streeting 10%
Angela Rayner 10%
$7,254,078 Vol.
$7,254,078 Vol.

Andy Burnham
56%

No Next PM in 2026
13%

Wes Streeting
10%

Angela Rayner
10%

Ed Miliband
7%

Al Carns
3%

Nigel Farage
1%

Shabana Mahmood
1%

Yvette Cooper
1%

Lucy Powell
<1%

Rupert Lowe
<1%

Rachel Reeves
<1%

Kemi Badenoch
<1%

Boris Johnson
<1%

Ed Davey
<1%

Bridget Phillipson
<1%

Robert Jenrick
<1%

David Lammy
<1%

James Cleverly
<1%

Darren Jones
<1%

John Healey
<1%
Andy Burnham 56.5%
No Next PM in 2026 13%
Wes Streeting 10%
Angela Rayner 10%
$7,254,078 Vol.
$7,254,078 Vol.

Andy Burnham
56%

No Next PM in 2026
13%

Wes Streeting
10%

Angela Rayner
10%

Ed Miliband
7%

Al Carns
3%

Nigel Farage
1%

Shabana Mahmood
1%

Yvette Cooper
1%

Lucy Powell
<1%

Rupert Lowe
<1%

Rachel Reeves
<1%

Kemi Badenoch
<1%

Boris Johnson
<1%

Ed Davey
<1%

Bridget Phillipson
<1%

Robert Jenrick
<1%

David Lammy
<1%

James Cleverly
<1%

Darren Jones
<1%

John Healey
<1%
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.
Market Opened: Feb 5, 2026, 5:48 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...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.
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...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.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated


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