[Dane]

Once the results come in, they are posted on the web site. Once a winner looks like a certainty, the loser comes out and makes a concession speech from his headquarters, then the winner comes out from HIS headquarters and makes a victory speech. Third parties are ignored.

At no time are ALL parties gathered together in one place, as we see in your election. I like yours better, as it makes it more human and humbles everyone while they listen to the vote counts

I like the British system also, but if Americans were to adopt it, you would see long faces on many hotel managers and caterers.

[Miss Marple]

Well, you are right. I also like making the candidates wear those big rosettes. It is silly enough looking that it deflates their importance.

[Heartofsong83]

Labour 274 (-20), Conservative 76 (+13), LibDems 32 (+5), Scottish National 6 (+2), Plaid Cymru 2 (-1), Independent 2 (+1) (392/646 reporting)

[Soul Seeker]

The down side to the British manner of relaying results is that you would have our Libs throwing pies in the faces of the Rep victors, if not worse. A hat with the word "LIAR" emblazoned across it is rather tame to what our nuts would do.