The Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire recount is underway by hand – for the third time since the general election
The Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire recount is underway by hand – for the third time – but the flaw in the original vote does not appear to have been identified but it is clear there has been a problem.
After the initial count was abandoned until today, the ballots were secured overnight and it is understood that both police and security guards were present in the venue to prevent any manipulation.
Fresh staff have been drafted in but the majority of the staff are those who had been at the original count – they will go over every vote by hand from the very beginning to ensure a clear result.
Another reason the recount was decided on is that if there is a legal challenge then Highland Council – who are running the vote – will have to show evidence that they conducted the ballot by the book.
Both the Liberal Democrats and the SNP have drafted in more staff experienced in election law and practice to ensure that this time the process is completed correctly though there are fears the nationalist may be eyeing a challenge.
