Starmer resigns as UK PM before King's Speech

Market overview

Internal Labour Party divisions following electoral losses and cabinet splits increase pressure on Starmer to step down before the King's Speech. If he resigns, Deputy PM Angela Rayner would likely trigger a leadership contest within days.

leadership prediction market

Implied probability (Yes)

60%

Source: user-generated

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