It’s said that all political careers end in failure and it’s certainly true that, while it’s being ousted by your party or being turfed out by the electorate, most Prime Ministers don’t leave the job of their own accord.
Currently Sir Keir Starmer is battling for control of his party a mere 18 months after a spectacular election triumph.
The intervening period has seen a succession of bad news stories for the Premier, along with cabinet scandals and embarrassing u-turns - including on an income tax rise at the last budget.
And now there is talk of open rebellion among Labour MPs following the scandal linking former British Ambassador to the United States Lord Mandelson to financier sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
It’s led to much speculation over who will succeed him when he eventually stands aside - or is forcibly removed from office.
Here are the 11 leading candidates according to the bookies.
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9. Peter Kyle - 33/1
Another 33/1 shot to become Labour leader is Peter Kyle. The former aid worker is currently Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade. | Getty Images
10. Bridget Phillipson - 33/1
Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson has been the MP for Houghton and Sunderland South since 2010. She's another politician priced at 33/1 to become Labour leader after Keir Starmer. | Getty Images
11. Dan Jarvis - 33/1
Completing our list - and again with odds of 33/1 - is Dan Jarvis. He's a former army officer currently serves as Minister of State for Security and as Minister of State in the Cabinet Office. | Getty Images