
As the day unfolds in London, the familiar sight of a removal van making its way towards Westminster signals the imminent change in leadership at 10 Downing Street. Desks are being cleared, photographs taken down, and closets emptied as the current resident prepares to vacate the iconic residence.
Unlike in some other countries where the transition from election to government formation can be a lengthy process, the United Kingdom prides itself on the swift and efficient transfer of power. By this evening, a new resident will have taken up residence at the heart of British politics.