Scottish ballot computer hits UK independence vote

evilandi writes: "Thursday's Scottish elections have been called into doubt after the new computer ballot counting system from DRS failed to read a massive number of votes, instead declaring them spoilt papers. The vote is critical in deciding whether Scotland will have a referendum on splitting away from the United Kingdom. Independence could mean the UK's most likely next Prime Minister, Gordon Brown — a Scot — would cease to be eligible for the post less than three years into the next term."