UKPOL key information
Current UK Political Party Leaders
The leaders of the principal political parties represented in the UK Parliament and the devolved legislatures.
Last updated 19 September 2026
Political parties select their leaders according to their own rules and procedures. A party leader may also serve as Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, First Minister or leader of a parliamentary group, depending upon the party’s electoral position.
| Political party | Leader |
|---|---|
| Labour Party | Andy Burnham |
| Conservative Party | Kemi Badenoch |
| Liberal Democrats | Sir Ed Davey |
| Reform UK | Nigel Farage |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Zack Polanski |
| Scottish National Party | John Swinney |
| Plaid Cymru | Rhun ap Iorwerth |
| Scottish Green Party | Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay |
| Democratic Unionist Party | Gavin Robinson |
| Sinn Féin | Mary Lou McDonald |
| Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | Naomi Long |
| Ulster Unionist Party | Jon Burrows |
| Social Democratic and Labour Party | Claire Hanna |
| Traditional Unionist Voice | Jim Allister |
The list covers the principal parties represented in the House of Commons, Scottish Parliament, Senedd or Northern Ireland Assembly. It does not include separate territorial leaders within UK wide parties, independent politicians or parties represented only in local government. Leadership positions may change following internal elections, resignations or party appointments.