Monday, October 22, 2007

The BBC Leads the Way in Covering the Swiss Election Victory for Christoph Blocher in the UK

BBC: The right-wing Swiss People's Party has won the most votes recorded in a Swiss general election, despite a campaign marred by accusations of racism.

The SVP, already the country's largest party, won 29% of the vote and gained seven seats on the National Council.

"We have reached the highest score ever since this electoral system began," said party leader Ueli Maurer.

The left-of-centre Social Democrats were the biggest losers of Sunday's polls, losing nine seats. Record poll win for Swiss right (more)

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Swiss right wing in poll win

Mark Alexander