Starmer–Mandelson scandal raise prediction markets for UK comot

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer admit say e do poor judgement wen e appoint Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador, as pressure for resignation dey grow because Mandelson fail security vetting and e get undisclosed links to Jeffrey Epstein. Crypto traders wey dey watch prediction markets on Starmer political future dey see rising odds for “ouster/leadership exit”. The June 30, 2026 contract dey around 36% YES, while the December 31, 2026 contract dey about 64.5% YES. The ~28-point spread between the two dates show say traders dey expect fresh catalyst later for 2026. Trading light small. The article talk say about $27,552 USDC trade happen over 24 hours, with thinner liquidity for the June contract (about $3,464 fit move the odds by 5 points). The biggest 24-hour shift na only around 2-point drop, which show say people dey reposition careful, no be panic. At 36 cents on the June 30 contract, one YES share go pay $1 if Starmer comot (theoretically up to ~2.78x), with more upside if Labour MPs put more pressure or if police/inquiry findings worsen. Key triggers for prediction markets: internal moves inside Labour (including Angela Rayner or Wes Streeting), any leadership challenge or no-confidence path, and any formal investigation outcome.