In conjunction with Orange, an organisation called Future Technology has brought out a report entitled Future of Politics. Having spoken to MPs, think tanks, academics and bloggers, the report makes a number of conclusions:
This is an interesting report. Of course none of us can know exactly what the future holds (even if the future is orange), and it is debatable whether there really is demand for all this new technology among the public. Most blogs are nothing like as popular or important as some of their creators would have us believe. Moreover, it is worth considering whether it would be healthy for politicians to turn up to events (and the electorate to vote) online rather than in person.
More convincing is the argument that modern technology creates new opportunities to reach voters, raise money and boost a politician’s profile.
What do you think?
Tom Greeves
Update: The report can be downloaded here.