Rightwing SVP expected to make gains in Swiss federal elections

Swiss People's party believes its campaign focus on immigration and cost of living will increase its lead

The populist rightwing Swiss People's party (SVP) is expected to make gains as the country votes in federal elections, after a campaign season centred on the cost of living and immigration.

Switzerland's leading political party is predicted to garner 28.1% of the vote in Sunday's election - an increase of 2.5 percentage points over its previous standing, according to polling by the Sotomo research institute.