Summary
In 2025, a Toby Jug featuring Sir Keir Starmer was the top-selling item representing a UK Prime Minister in the Houses of Parliament gift shop. These collectible jugs, which portray prime ministers in pottery form, provide insight into the popularity and public interest in different political figures.
Key Facts
- Sir Keir Starmer's Toby Jug sold 116 units in 2025, making it the best-selling PM jug that year.
- Boris Johnson's jug sold 48 units in the same year, placing him second.
- The gift shop sells jugs representing the last 22 UK Prime Ministers.
- Over the last five years, Boris Johnson has been the most sold jug overall, with 425 units.
- Jugs are hand-painted collectibles, each costing £35.
- The least popular PM jug from 2020-2025 was Sir Alec Douglas-Home, with just 25 sales.
- Collectors' interests differ, with some purchases being made for ironic reasons or as novelty gifts.
