The success of political parties could depend on their stance on broadband issues.

Broadband-related issues are becoming increasingly important to voters, an expert has claimed.

Many people are beginning to judge political parties on their broadband-related policies, it has been suggested.

According to John Russell, editor at DailyMusicGuide.com, the stance that certain organisations take on web-related issues could prove to have an impact on their success at the polls.

This is exemplified by the current issue of filesharing, he explained, as research by the Open Rights Group recently highlighted that less people would vote for a party that supported the disconnection of persistent offenders.

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