The public's favourites to succeed Cameron
A recent YouGov poll shows that the British public think Theresa May would make the best Prime Minister. The Home Secretary was backed by 19 percent of the public, narrowly ahead of Boris Johnson's 18 percent. Jeremy Hunt announced his intention to run for leader but he was only backed by 1 percent. Read the whole story on the Independent.
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This chart shows who the public thinks would make the best new Prime Minister/Conservative Party Leader.
Which, if any, of the following people do you think would be the best prime minister?
"Which of the following do you think would make the best Prime Minister?" (July 2026)
Public opinion of Theresa May in relation to competence in leading the Conservative Party into General Elections in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
Public satisfaction rating of Theresa May as Prime Minister in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
Approval of the way Theresa May is handling her job as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by age group
Net favorability for leaders of major political parties in the United Kingdom from August 2024 to September 2026
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