Bet on the Next Conservative Party Leader

In the political landscape, things are constantly changing. Whether that be the Prime Minister, the political party in power, the MP representing a particular constituency, or the leader of a major political party, nothing stays the same forever. When these changes occur, they typically receive huge media attention, allowing everyone across the country to stay in the loop regarding what's going on in the House of Parliament.

At BetVictor, we have a comprehensive range of next Conservative Party leader odds, alongside many other political betting markets. When one of these events gets underway, it can also be found over on the in-play betting page, with odds being updated in real time!

How is the Next Conservative Leader Selected?

Conservative MPs start the leadership contest by casting their votes in secret ballots, with each candidate needing at least eight MP nominations to enter the first round of voting. MPs vote for their preferred candidate, and the results determine which candidates advance to the next stage.

Candidates with the fewest votes get eliminated after each voting round. This process continues until only two candidates remain from the initial field, in a voting process that typically takes several weeks, with MPs meeting regularly to cast their ballots and narrow down the choices for party members.

After MPs narrow down the field to just two candidates, the leadership contest moves to its final and most decisive stage. Conservative Party members across the country receive their ballot papers and cast the deciding votes. This membership vote determines who becomes the new party leader and potentially the next Prime Minister.

Favourites to Become Next Conservative Leader

The current favourite to become the next Conservative Party leader is Robert Jenrick, who has been the Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor since November 2024. He is followed by James Cleverly, the current Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister who previously announced his resignation on the 7th of July 2022.

These are the candidates who are currently touted as favourites for the position, according to the latest next Conservative leader odds:

  • Robert Jenrick
  • James Cleverly
  • Boris Johnson
  • Andrew Griffith
  • Nick Timothy
  • Nigel Farage
  • Claire Coutinho
  • Rupert Lowe
  • Mike Wood
  • Chris Philp

Recent Conservative Party Leaders

Here's a look at the last 10 previous leaders of the Conservative Party, alongside the constituency they represented and the dates that they were in office:

Leader

Constituency

Took Office

Left Office

Kemi Badenoch 

North West Essex 

2nd of November 2024 

N/A (Still in Office) 

Rishi Sunak 

Richmond (Yorks) 

24th of October 2022 

2nd of November 2024 

Liz Truss 

South West Norfolk 

5th of September 2022 

24th of October 2022 

Boris Johnson 

Uxbridge and South Ruislip 

23rd of July 2019 

5th of September 2022 

Theresa May 

Maidenhead 

11th of July 2016 

23rd of July 2019 

David Cameron 

Witney 

6th of December 2005 

11th of July 2016 

Michael Howard 

Folkestone and Hythe 

6th of November 2003 

7th of October 2005 

Iain Duncan Smith 

Chingford and Woodford Green 

13th of September 2001 

6th of November 2003 

William Hague 

Richmond (Yorks) 

19th of June 1997 

13th of September 2001 

John Major 

Huntington 

27th of November 1990 

19th of June 1997 

Other UK Political Betting Markets

There are plenty of other UK political betting markets at BetVictor, too, with some of the most popular ones being:

  • General Election Winning Party: As the name suggests, this bet involves picking the party that gets the most votes in the next UK general election. It's worth mentioning that a majority government (Getting at least 326 seats in total) is not necessary for this particular betting market.
  • Next Prime Minister: Wagering on this market involves picking the candidate who will become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This can either be through a general election or by winning the vote from their party to become the next leader.
  • Next Permanent Labour Leader: With this betting market, you can pick which candidate will succeed Sir Keir Starmer as the next permanent leader of the Labour Party.
  • Next Permanent Reform Leader: Just like with the market mentioned above, this option allows you to bet on who will succeed Nigel Farage as the leader of the Reform Party. It's worth mentioning that there is no specific time frame for these markets, either. Even if Nigel Farage remains the Reform leader for many years, the bet will remain open until another permanent leader is selected.

How to Bet on the Next Conservative Party Leader Online

If you want to bet on the next Conservative Party Leader online with us at BetVictor, here's a quick guide you can use to get started:

  1. Sign in to your BetVictor account. If you're not registered with us already, simply click or tap on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner and fill in the various fields that appear. From here, you can verify your information and make a deposit to bet on the next Conservative Party leader with real funds.
  2. Head to the political betting page and scroll down to the "Next Permanent Conservative Party Leader (After Kemi Badenoch)".
  3. Tap on your desired selection to add it to your bet slip.
  4. From here, you can enter a stake size that matches your preferences before confirming your wager.
  5. You can then await the decision from the Conservative Party, and if your chosen candidate is selected as the next permanent leader, your potential winnings will be awarded at the corresponding rate.

We have a huge range of Conservative Party leader betting options at BetVictor, covering plenty of candidates who can potentially succeed Kemi Badenoch as the leader. Before you place a bet on the next Conservative leader, be sure to check out the BetVictor offers page for a variety of bonuses. Many of these bonus offers can be used across all sports betting markets, including on politics, with options for both new and existing customers to choose from!

Frequently Asked Questions

The current favourite candidates to become the next leader of the Conservative Party are Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Boris Johnson, Andrew Griffith, Nick Timothy, Nigel Farage, Claire Coutinho, Rupert Lowe, Mike Wood, and Chris Philp, in that order.

Some of the other popular online political betting markets include the winning party of the next UK general election, the next Prime Minister of the UK, the next permanent Labour Party leader, and the next permanent Reform Party leader.

No, a temporary leader does not count when it comes to the Conservative Party leader betting market. The selected candidate must become the next permanent leader in order for the bet on them to be marked as a successful one.

The best place to bet on the next Conservative Party leader is right here at BetVictor. We have a comprehensive range of candidates to bet on, alongside a variety of different bonuses that are available to both new and existing customers.
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