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Next UK Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2026?
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Next UK Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2026?

Volume:
$1,526,186

Person A

 - Polymarket

Person A - Polymarket

1W

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Resolved Jul 20, 2026

Closed: Dec 31, 6:59 PM EST

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Person A

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0.8¢
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$108,671
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3mo 3d
Yes
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Shabana Mahmood

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$391,487
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3mo 3d
No
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Ed Miliband

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$368,422
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3mo 3d
No
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Wes Streeting

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$178,348
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No
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Yvette Cooper

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$159,129
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No
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Pat McFadden

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No
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No next Chancellor in 2026

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No
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Darren Jones

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No
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Torsten Bell

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$27,244
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No
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Person B

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$26,261
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No
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Person C

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$15,121
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No
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Person G

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Person F

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Person H

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Person L

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Person P

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Person R

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Person W

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Person J

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Person S

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Person U

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Person I

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Person M

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Person Q

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Person N

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Total markets: 25 of 35

Intro

This market tracks who will be officially appointed as the next Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom following the current term. On Polymarket, Person A holds 99.9%, while Shabana Mahmood holds 0.1%. The market resolves based on official appointments by the UK Monarch as reported by the Government of the United Kingdom or credible news consensus. Resolution occurs by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, with the outcome determined by any official appointment made before that deadline.

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This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed as the next Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. To count for resolution, the individual must be officially appointed by the United Kingdom Monarch. Any interim or caretaker Chancellor of the Exchequer will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chancellor of the Exchequer is appointed, or Rachel Reeves is re-appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “No next Chancellor 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.

Frequently asked questions

The UK Chancellor succession market on Polymarket tracks real-time odds and trading activity for who will hold the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2026. The dashboard displays current contract prices, historical price movements, and 24-hour trading volume of $277,169, reflecting how traders are positioning themselves on potential candidates. Total volume across this market has reached $1,526,186, indicating substantial interest in forecasting the next occupant of this key Treasury role. Traders use these odds to express their conviction about which political figure will ultimately lead the UK's fiscal policy in the coming year.

Prediction market odds often diverge from traditional polling because they incorporate forward-looking trader expectations rather than snapshot voter sentiment. While polls measure current public opinion on party preference or leadership approval, this market prices in the likelihood of specific individuals becoming Chancellor—a narrower, more institutionally constrained outcome. Traders factor in party dynamics, internal succession rules, and political momentum that standard polls may not capture. Markets tend to update faster than polling cycles when new information emerges, making them a complementary signal for understanding elite political positioning rather than a direct substitute for public opinion data.

This market resolves around Dec 31, 2026, at which point the outcome is confirmed once credible public reporting verifies who has been appointed or elected to the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer. Resolution hinges on an official appointment or election result from authoritative UK government sources. Until that moment, traders can continue to adjust their positions as political developments unfold. The market remains active throughout the period, allowing participants to respond to cabinet reshuffles, leadership contests, or other events that shift the probability of each candidate.

Major catalysts include changes in party leadership, cabinet reshuffles, and shifts in polling or internal party dynamics that alter a candidate's perceived viability. General elections or snap parliamentary votes could dramatically reshape succession odds by altering which party holds power. Public statements by current or potential Chancellors about their ambitions or retirement plans often trigger sharp repricing. Economic crises, fiscal scandals, or Treasury performance reviews may elevate or diminish specific candidates' standing. Internal party contests, donor backing, or media coverage highlighting a contender's credentials can also move odds significantly as traders reassess the political landscape.