A new U.S. president usually has a two-month window to prepare to move into the White House. Freshly elected British prime ministers move into Downing Street much more swiftly.
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Rishi Sunak Defends Record in Last Speech as Prime Minister
In brief remarks in Downing Street, he apologized to Britain for his failings and accepted responsibility for his party’s stinging election defeat.
UK Election: What Happens Next
The transition of power in Britain is a matter of hours, not months.
Rishi Sunak Hangs On to His Seat in Parliament
The prime minister will remain a lawmaker after a close race in his North Yorkshire constituency.
Jeremy Corbyn Wins Election Against Labour, Party He Once Led
The victory was vindication for Mr. Corbyn, who was running for the first time against the Labour party.
Keir Starmer Is Britain’s New Prime Minister
The 61-year-old former human rights lawyer lacks the star power of some of his predecessors but led a remarkable turnaround for the Labour Party.
UK Election Night: When to Expect Results
Almost every district is expected to declare a winner by 7 a.m. local time. A clear opposition victory would result in a quick transition of power.
As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.
The Labour Party is projected to sweep out the Conservatives after 14 years. But it would then inherit a “legacy of ashes.”
Debates in U.K. and U.S. Differ Sharply in Tone and Substance
The debates between contenders to be U.K. prime minister showed that Britain’s political culture, and the leaders who have emerged from it, are far removed from those across the ocean.
Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.