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How many UK Prime Ministers by end of 2027?

2 86%

3 15%

4+ 1.1%

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$115,984 Vol.

2 86%

3 15%

4+ 1.1%

Polymarket

$115,984 Vol.

2

$65,952 Vol.

86%

3

$34,401 Vol.

15%

4+

$11,068 Vol.

1%

This market will resolve to the number of unique individuals who officially hold the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at any point between market creation and December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. This market will resolve based on the number of unique individuals to hold the position. For example, if an individual is appointed twice within the specified timeframe, they will only count once for resolution. To count for resolution, an individual must have been officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. An individual’s time of appointment will have no bearing on this market so long as the individual officially serves as Prime Minister within the specified timeframe. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market For clarity, Keir Starmer will count as one Prime Minister for the purposes of this market. 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.**Burnham’s installation as prime minister in July 2026 following Starmer’s June resignation has anchored trader expectations around two total UK prime ministers by the end of 2027.** Starmer stepped down amid collapsing poll ratings, heavy local election losses to Reform UK, and cabinet resignations over policy and spending disputes. Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, took over unopposed after securing overwhelming Labour MP support, entering office on a platform emphasizing stability, local empowerment, and economic focus. With the next general election due no earlier than 2029 and no immediate leadership threats evident two months into his premiership, markets price only modest odds of one further change before 2028. The slim 14.5% chance of three total prime ministers reflects residual uncertainty over Reform’s polling strength and any early policy missteps by the new government.

This market will resolve to the number of unique individuals who officially hold the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at any point between market creation and December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET.

This market will resolve based on the number of unique individuals to hold the position. For example, if an individual is appointed twice within the specified timeframe, they will only count once for resolution.

To count for resolution, an individual must have been officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. An individual’s time of appointment will have no bearing on this market so long as the individual officially serves as Prime Minister within the specified timeframe. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market

For clarity, Keir Starmer will count as one Prime Minister for the purposes of this market.

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
$115,984
End Date
Dec 31, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 6, 2026, 5:21 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to the number of unique individuals who officially hold the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at any point between market creation and December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. This market will resolve based on the number of unique individuals to hold the position. For example, if an individual is appointed twice within the specified timeframe, they will only count once for resolution. To count for resolution, an individual must have been officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. An individual’s time of appointment will have no bearing on this market so long as the individual officially serves as Prime Minister within the specified timeframe. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market For clarity, Keir Starmer will count as one Prime Minister for the purposes of this market. 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 number of unique individuals who officially hold the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at any point between market creation and December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. This market will resolve based on the number of unique individuals to hold the position. For example, if an individual is appointed twice within the specified timeframe, they will only count once for resolution. To count for resolution, an individual must have been officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. An individual’s time of appointment will have no bearing on this market so long as the individual officially serves as Prime Minister within the specified timeframe. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market For clarity, Keir Starmer will count as one Prime Minister for the purposes of this market. 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.**Burnham’s installation as prime minister in July 2026 following Starmer’s June resignation has anchored trader expectations around two total UK prime ministers by the end of 2027.** Starmer stepped down amid collapsing poll ratings, heavy local election losses to Reform UK, and cabinet resignations over policy and spending disputes. Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, took over unopposed after securing overwhelming Labour MP support, entering office on a platform emphasizing stability, local empowerment, and economic focus. With the next general election due no earlier than 2029 and no immediate leadership threats evident two months into his premiership, markets price only modest odds of one further change before 2028. The slim 14.5% chance of three total prime ministers reflects residual uncertainty over Reform’s polling strength and any early policy missteps by the new government.

This market will resolve to the number of unique individuals who officially hold the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at any point between market creation and December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET.

This market will resolve based on the number of unique individuals to hold the position. For example, if an individual is appointed twice within the specified timeframe, they will only count once for resolution.

To count for resolution, an individual must have been officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. An individual’s time of appointment will have no bearing on this market so long as the individual officially serves as Prime Minister within the specified timeframe. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market

For clarity, Keir Starmer will count as one Prime Minister for the purposes of this market.

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
$115,984
End Date
Dec 31, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 6, 2026, 5:21 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to the number of unique individuals who officially hold the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at any point between market creation and December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. This market will resolve based on the number of unique individuals to hold the position. For example, if an individual is appointed twice within the specified timeframe, they will only count once for resolution. To count for resolution, an individual must have been officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. An individual’s time of appointment will have no bearing on this market so long as the individual officially serves as Prime Minister within the specified timeframe. Any interim or caretaker Prime Minister will not count toward the resolution of this market For clarity, Keir Starmer will count as one Prime Minister for the purposes of this market. 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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"How many UK Prime Ministers by end of 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 4 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "2" at 86%, followed by "3" at 14%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 86¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 86% 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, "How many UK Prime Ministers by end of 2027?" has generated $116K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jul 6, 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.

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The current frontrunner for "How many UK Prime Ministers by end of 2027?" is "2" at 86%, meaning the market assigns a 86% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "3" at 14%. 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.

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