PM Starmer's resignation date moves up by 1 day to 4 October 2026

· implied p50 shift

Briefing

In a surprise development, the market-implied date for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation has shifted 1 day earlier to 4 October 2026, according to Polymarket data.

The change comes as traders adjust their bets on when Starmer will step down as Labour leader. The new ~86% probability exit date is now 4 October 2026, down from the previous 5 October 2026 forecast.