A consultation of returning officers north of the Border is due to end soon but a snapshot has found that two thirds of those, that have so far responded, favour holding the count on the Friday after polling day.
Scottish politicians have intensified their call for the traditional election night count to be saved amid a growing desire by councils in Scotland to count the votes the following day.
A consultation of returning officers north of the Border is due to end soon but a snapshot has found that two thirds of those, that have so far responded, favour holding the count on the Friday after polling day.