How can the UK transition power to a new government overnight?

Question

Other countries like the US have a months long gap before an elected official actually takes power.

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Answer 1

The US does not have a months long gap. The vote for president happens January 6th which is what the whole January 6th insurrection was all about, stopping the electorates from casting their votes. The inauguration is January 26th, so it’s a 20 day gap between the president being chosen and installed in office.

You are confusing the general election where we vote for electorates with the presidential election.