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 timeline is constrained by constitutional requirements spelt out 250 years ago when the fastest means of transportation was on horses. This is rather unique and not at all representative of how governments transition in most other countries. Just look north to Canada. It doesn’t take months for them to change governments either.