<p>The United Kingdom went to polls on Thursday (July 4), with the Labour Party looking set to claim a landslide victory in the general election as the Conservatives are all but certain to register their worst defeat ever. Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, said that the people have "spoken and they're ready for change, to end the politics of performance". As the UK chooses a new prime minister, here's a lowdown on what happens the day after the results are declared.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>A visit to the monarch</h2>

<p>The leader who has won the majority is extended a formal invitation to visit the king and form a government. The outgoing prime minister tenders his resignation to the monarch, following which the incoming prime minister visits the king. Later, the leader goes to 10, Downing Street, where they address the media.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What to do in the event of a nuclear attack?</h2>

<p>Then follows an exciting day of events, with&nbsp;nuclear instructions to the commanders of the UK’s four nuclear submarines. The new prime minister is first briefed by the civil servants on important matters, such as national security and pressing matters that need to be dealt with on priority. Next follows orders on what to do in case of a nuclear attack, in the event of which all contact is lost with the nuclear submarines.&nbsp;</p>

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Next comes the appointment of cabinet ministers and other junior ministers. This process usually takes several days, so the ministries are prioritised based on their importance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new prime minister also moves into 10 Downing Street with their family.</p>

<h2>When is the king's speech?</h2>

<p>The new Members of Parliament are sworn in five days from the date of the election. Commons will also elect a new speaker after the swearing-in is held. The monarch, King Charles III will then address the parliament on July 17 and only after his speech can major legislative work begin. The new government is required to set out its agenda for the parliamentary session on the same day.&nbsp;</p>


The United Kingdom went to polls on Thursday (July 4), with the Labour Party looking set to claim a landslide victory in the general election as the Conservatives are all but certain to register their worst defeat ever.

The United Kingdom went to polls on Thursday (July 4), with the Labour Party looking set to claim a landslide victory in the general election as the Conservatives are all but certain to register their worst defeat ever. Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, said that the people have "spoken and they're ready for change, to end the politics of performance". As the UK chooses a new prime minister, here's a lowdown on what happens the day after the results are declared. A visit to the monarch The leader who has won the majority is extended a formal invitation to visit the king and form a government. The outgoing prime minister tenders his resignation to the monarch, following which the incoming prime minister visits the king. Later, the leader goes to 10, Downing Street, where they address the media. What to do in the event of a nuclear attack? Then follows an exciting day of events, with nuclear instructions to the commanders of the UK’s four nuclear submarines. The new prime minister is first briefed by the civil servants on important matters, such as national security and pressing matters that need to be dealt with on priority. Next follows orders on what to do in case of a nuclear attack, in the event of which all contact is lost with the nuclear submarines. Also Read: UK General Elections 2024: Keir Starmer tells voters today 'we can begin a new chapter' Next comes the appointment of cabinet ministers and other junior ministers. This process usually takes several days, so the ministries are prioritised based on their importance. The new prime minister also moves into 10 Downing Street with their family. When is the king's speech? The new Members of Parliament are sworn in five days from the date of the election. Commons will also elect a new speaker after the swearing-in is held. The monarch, King Charles III will then address the parliament on July 17 and only after his speech can major legislative work begin. The new government is required to set out its agenda for the parliamentary session on the same day.

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Nuke orders, moving into Downing Street and more: What comes next in UK election?