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- Andy Burnham is the 8/13 odds-on favourite with Ladbrokes to become the next permanent Labour leader
- Starmer's departure in 2026 is now priced at 1/4
- Angela Rayner has drifted to 5/1, with Ed Miliband at 10/1 and Wes Streeting available at 12/1
The Labour Leadership Race Is No Longer Theoretical
The question of who will lead the Labour Party into the next general election has shifted in the space of a single extraordinary week from Westminster speculation to genuine political reality.
Ladbrokes have priced up a market, with Andy Burnham the 8/13 odds-on favourite to become the next permanent Labour leader and Keir Starmer's departure in 2026 now available at the market-defining price of 1/4.
For those looking to follow the political markets in real time, the top political betting sites have the full range of leadership, departure year and specials markets available, and our earlier Makerfield by-election odds breakdown has the full picture on Burnham's route back to Westminster.
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Burnham: The Path to Power Through Makerfield
Andy Burnham's route from Greater Manchester Mayor to Prime Minister runs through a constituency in Wigan, and the market is pricing that journey as odds-on.
The NEC's decision to clear Burnham to stand in the Makerfield by-election, following their earlier 8-1 vote to block him from the Gorton and Denton contest in January, represents a fundamental shift in the internal Labour power balance.
Starmer, who was reported to have previously supported blocking Burnham, is understood to have accepted that a second block would have been politically catastrophic, particularly given that January's Gorton and Denton contest was subsequently won by the Green Party.
Under Labour party rules, a candidate for leader must be a sitting MP, meaning Burnham's entire leadership ambition depends on winning in Makerfield first.
Next Permanent Labour Party Leader Odds
| Next Labour Leader | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Burnham | 8/13 | 61.9% |
| Angela Rayner | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Ed Miliband | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Wes Streeting | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Al Carns | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Yvette Cooper | 40/1 | 2.4% |
What the expert says...
Rayner, Miliband, Streeting and the Fascinating Alternative Candidates
Angela Rayner at 5/1 has drifted considerably from her earlier market position.
Her declaration that she is "not dead yet" carried the defiant energy of someone who believes the contest is far from over, and at 16.7% implied probability the market rates her as a serious if not leading alternative.
Ed Miliband at 10/1 represents the most genuinely surprising name in the market as the former leader returning to the top job would be without precedent in modern Labour history, though precedent has felt like an inadequate guide to British political events throughout 2026.
Wes Streeting at 12/1 is the most intriguing positioning given his role in triggering the current phase of the crisis.
What Year Will Keir Starmer Be Replaced as Labour Leader?
| Year | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1/4 | 80.0% |
| 2027 | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| 2029 or later | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| 2028 | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Where To Bet on the Labour Leadership Market
With Starmer's departure now the market's overwhelming expectation and Burnham's Makerfield campaign beginning immediately, this market will move dramatically in the coming days and weeks.
Ladbrokes are one of the most trusted UK betting sites for political markets, with competitive leadership, departure year and specials odds all available.
For a full comparison of political betting markets and the best prices available, visit our guide to the top political betting sites.
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