Could there be a challenge to the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire count? The Electoral Commission and SNP lawyers are present
There are concerns that the declaration of the winner of the last constituency in the UK – Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire – could be mired yet further in challenges with SNP lawyers present.
The recount process has just started with the Electoral Commission present after the result was delayed due to a “discrepancy” between the verified ballots and the total ballots.
• Keep up to date with the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire recount on our liveblog
Last night the SNP’s Drew Hendry conceded defeat with the Liberal Democrats Angus MacDonald expected to be the winner – it is believed he won by between 1500 and 2000 votes – we will hopefully find out today.
It is one of the biggest upsets in the election as Mr MacDonald looks to have won back Charles Kennedy’s constituency for the Lib Dems, securing victory in what were SNP stronghold areas.
We will keep you updated throughout the count but at this stage there is no projection of when the result will be declared.
