PM Starmer's resignation date pushed back by 1 day to 20 Aug 2026

· implied p50 shift

Briefing

The date by which Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation has been pushed back by 1 day, from 19 Aug 2026 to 20 Aug 2026, according to Polymarket data.

The change reflects a shift in market expectations around Starmer's future as PM. The implied probability of his resignation by 20 Aug 2026 is now ~86%.