UK Politics

No Clear Prime Minister Potential in the UK?

Theresa May will address the Conservative Party Conference on Wednesday where she is unlikely to receive a harmonious response. With the deep divisions caused by Brexit and her handling of the process so far, the prime minister has a number of political enemies in her camp, some of which also have their eyes on her job. As a recent Ipsos MORI poll reveals though, there is far from a strong field of potential new leaders waiting in the wings. The fact that the 33 percent of people saying they think May has what it takes to be a good PM is the strongest result highlights the situation. Perhaps her most likely challenger, Boris Johnson, only boasts a score of 25 percent, while a robust 64 percent say they do not think he has what it takes.

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This chart shows responses in the UK to the question "Do you agree or disagree that the following has what it takes to be a good prime minister?"

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Which, if any, of the following people do you think would be the best prime minister?
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Public opinion of Theresa May in relation to competence in leading the Conservative Party into General Elections in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
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Public satisfaction rating of Theresa May as Prime Minister in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
"Which of the following do you think would make the best Prime Minister?" (July 2026)
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Public opinion of Jeremy Corbyn in relation to competence in leading the Labour Party into General Elections in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
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Do you think that Theresa May is in touch with ordinary people?

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