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- Nigel Farage is the 9/4 favourite to be the next UK Prime Minister.
- Angela Rayner (6/1), Wes Streeting (7/1), and Yvette Cooper (7/1) follow as top Labour contenders.
- Betting interest surges amid speculation over Labour’s long-term leadership path.
Nigel Farage Now Favourite to Succeed Keir Starmer
Nigel Farage is now the frontrunner to become the UK’s next Prime Minister, with William Hill making the Reform UK leader a 9/4 favourite to replace Labour’s Keir Starmer.
Farage’s meteoric return to frontline politics has upended the betting market, as his Reform UK party continues to make polling gains and attract headlines.
Despite Labour’s landslide victory last year, punters are beginning to consider the possibility of a dramatic reshaping of British politics before the next general election.
Question marks have continued to surround Starmer since he took over as Prime Minister and now bookmakers have priced up who could replace him next.
| Next UK Prime Minister | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Nigel Farage | 9/4 | 30.8% |
| Angela Rayner | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Wes Streeting | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Yvette Cooper | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Kemi Badenoch | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Robert Jenrick | 10/1 | 9.1% |
What the expert says...
Farage Surges Ahead as Labour Faces Long-Term Challenges
While Labour's parliamentary majority remains strong, punters are increasingly pricing in the potential for Starmer to step down mid-term or for a long-term shift in the political landscape to take hold. That’s where Farage, at 9/4, enters the picture.
Angela Rayner, Labour’s Deputy Leader, is second favourite at 6/1 and could be the continuity candidate if Starmer were to exit during the current Parliament.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are tied at 7/1, both seen as strong communicators with leadership potential.
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