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The BBC feed says: "There's still no result in Kensington, west London, after two recounts. The Conservatives say they'll keep calling for recounts until they a
by PhasmaFelis 9y ago
The BBC feed says: "There's still no result in Kensington, west London, after two recounts. The Conservatives say they'll keep calling for recounts until they are denied any more, rather than concede, the BBC understands. As such, there's going to be a third recount, which is either going to take place this afternoon or tomorrow..."
What's that about? On the face of it it seems so childishly spiteful that I feel I must be missing some strategic consideration.
- cjg 9y agoThe record for the number of recounts in a UK general election stands at 7. Presumably if there is only one vote in it, it's well worth checking carefully, especially if recounts have different counts.
- flukus 9y ago> On the face of it it seems so childishly spiteful that I feel I must be missing some strategic consideration. Probably hoping one of the recounts comes out in their favor, at which point the other side will ask for a recount. Probably childish and spiteful also.
- RugnirViking 9y agoIt actually occurred in the 1910s that there was 1 (One!) vote in an area. If its as close as that, there is significant benefit to recounting, as any result that tips the balance could tip the balance of some later votes given the tories lack of a majority