When there needs to be a change of prime minister part-way through a parliament (e.g. they resign or die), which do you think should have the final say on who their replacement as party leader and prime minister will be?

When there needs to be a change of prime minister part‑way through a parliament (e.g. they resign or die), which do you think should have the final say on who their replacement as party leader and prime minister will be? Published on 12 May 2026 → Survey conducted on 12 May 2026 on 3794 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

MPs from that party, via consensus agreement or an official leadership election

29%

Party members from that party, via an official leadership election

41%

Don't know

30%

MPs from that party, via consensus agreement or an official leadership election

29%

Party members from that party, via an official leadership election

41%

Don't know

30%

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