Survey finds that returning officers in more than half of the UK's 650 constituencies will be starting their counts when polls closed – rather than waiting till the next day
This comes after counting delays in recent council polls under new rules on postal voting, including checks to counter fraud.
But concern has been expressed by broadcasters and some MPs, including the Speaker, John Bercow, over the effect of insufficient early declarations amid warnings that this could destroy the traditional general election night drama.
The ultimate winning moment might emerge much later, when most voters will be at work. ...
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