Which British poet laureate's legacy resonates most strongly with you?

Known for his raw, elemental verse rooted in nature and myth, Hughes brought a fierce modern sensibility to the role. His Birthday Letters remains one of the most discussed poetry collections of recent decades.

The first woman, first Scot and first openly LGBT poet to hold the post, Duffy reshaped expectations of the role. Her accessible, politically engaged work brought poetry to new audiences.

A Yorkshire voice with a gift for the everyday, Armitage has used the role to champion poetry in schools and public life. His translations of medieval English have also drawn fresh acclaim.

A national treasure whose affection for English landscapes, suburbs and railway stations defined a wistful postwar Britishness. His campaigning helped save St Pancras Station from demolition.

The first laureate to serve a fixed ten-year term, Motion founded the Poetry Archive and worked tirelessly to broaden access. His quietly reflective verse engaged with public events and private grief alike.