The United Kingdom has a new Prime Minister, but the country has not held a general election to decide the outcome. BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham detailed the political process that enables this scenario.
In the UK's parliamentary system, the leader of the political party that commands a majority in the House of Commons typically becomes Prime Minister. If the sitting Prime Minister resigns or is replaced by their party, the new leader can assume the role without an immediate general election, provided they can demonstrate they have the confidence of the House. This contrasts with many other democratic systems where a change in head of government often triggers a new election.