Mark Pack
@markpackuk.bsky.social
Lib Dem Life Peer. Party President 2020-5. Author, "Polling UnPacked" / http://www.theweekinpolls.co.uk / https://libdemnewswire.substack.com / imprint + privacy http://markpack.org.uk/legal-privacy / he/him
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Mark Pack
@markpackuk.bsky.social
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A secret about how the House of Lords works: the Chief Whip's ring binder
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The closest I get to believing in the paranormal
The closest I get to believing in the paranormal
It happened to me again, just before Christmas. Out walking in the gloom, I saw a streetlight that wasn't on.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The closest I get to believing in the paranormal
Seat at the front!
December 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Seat at the front!
Worst areas for unsolved car crimes revealed
Worst areas for unsolved car crimes revealed
There have been calls for a dedicated police unit to be set up to tackle car theft in the UK
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December 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Worst areas for unsolved car crimes revealed
A Lord’s Eye View gives you the lessons from seeing up close how government and Parliament do - and don’t - work. What you see in the news or read about about in books or hear via other email newsletters misses much of what’s really going on:
A Lord's Eye View | Mark Pack | Substack
Lessons from seeing government and Parliament close-up as a life peer. Click to read A Lord's Eye View, by Mark Pack, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A Lord’s Eye View gives you the lessons from seeing up close how government and Parliament do - and don’t - work. What you see in the news or read about about in books or hear via other email newsletters misses much of what’s really going on:
Future leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey was born on this day in 1965.
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Future leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey was born on this day in 1965.
Ed Davey's Christmas Message
Ed Davey's Christmas Message
Every year, people mock this tree. Yet it carries an important message.It reminds us that if we stand together in tough times, we can overcome anything. Merr...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ed Davey's Christmas Message
Reposted by Mark Pack
In case you're thinking (or know people) thinking about a new role in the New Year we're hiring atm for
- Training/Development Associate to help people make use of our insights
-Comms assistant to help share our insights across platforms
Details & apply here: www.moreincommon.org.uk/about-us/jobs/
- Training/Development Associate to help people make use of our insights
-Comms assistant to help share our insights across platforms
Details & apply here: www.moreincommon.org.uk/about-us/jobs/
Current Opportunities
Check here for current job opportunities.
www.moreincommon.org.uk
December 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In case you're thinking (or know people) thinking about a new role in the New Year we're hiring atm for
- Training/Development Associate to help people make use of our insights
-Comms assistant to help share our insights across platforms
Details & apply here: www.moreincommon.org.uk/about-us/jobs/
- Training/Development Associate to help people make use of our insights
-Comms assistant to help share our insights across platforms
Details & apply here: www.moreincommon.org.uk/about-us/jobs/
The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree: Ed Davey’s Christmas message
The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree: Ed Davey's Christmas message
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey on why the trolls are wrong about the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree, gifted each year by Oslo.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree: Ed Davey’s Christmas message
Ooh, a little guest appearance for Ed Davey on Taskmaster.
December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Ooh, a little guest appearance for Ed Davey on Taskmaster.
Another year of progress (LDN#204)
Another year of progress (LDN#204)
Once again, we end a year with more Lib Dem councillors than at the start, with more Lib Dem council leaders than at the start and with...
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December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Another year of progress (LDN#204)
Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2026!
Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2026!
Christmas is nearly upon us, so it's time once again for one of my animated Christmas cards featuring some political faces you may recognise.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2026!
Reposted by Mark Pack
The Family Farm Tax should never have been forced through by the Treasury. Lib Dems were first to call it out. We have consistently opposed it. The anxiety and distress caused - especially to older farmers with no time to adjust - has been inexcusable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government waters down farm inheritance tax plan
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Family Farm Tax should never have been forced through by the Treasury. Lib Dems were first to call it out. We have consistently opposed it. The anxiety and distress caused - especially to older farmers with no time to adjust - has been inexcusable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A good excuse to re-plug my piece on whether it's really seats, not votes, that matter for the Lib Dems: theweekinpolls.substack.com/p/do-the-lib...
December 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A good excuse to re-plug my piece on whether it's really seats, not votes, that matter for the Lib Dems: theweekinpolls.substack.com/p/do-the-lib...
Reposted by Mark Pack
The Liberal Democrats won 106 Council By-Elections in 2025, more than any other party #ByElectionsWrapped
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
December 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The Liberal Democrats won 106 Council By-Elections in 2025, more than any other party #ByElectionsWrapped
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
1) LDM 106
2) RFM 104
3) CON 45
4) LAB 36
5) GRN 24
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The Liberal Democrats held 82% of seats they defended in Council By-Elections in 2025 #ByElectionsWrapped
1) LDM (82%)
2) GRN (67%)
3) RFM (60%)
4) CON (32%)
5) LAB (28%)
1) LDM (82%)
2) GRN (67%)
3) RFM (60%)
4) CON (32%)
5) LAB (28%)
December 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The Liberal Democrats held 82% of seats they defended in Council By-Elections in 2025 #ByElectionsWrapped
1) LDM (82%)
2) GRN (67%)
3) RFM (60%)
4) CON (32%)
5) LAB (28%)
1) LDM (82%)
2) GRN (67%)
3) RFM (60%)
4) CON (32%)
5) LAB (28%)
A last minute technicality could wreck Christmas: Clarke and Dawe
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December 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A last minute technicality could wreck Christmas: Clarke and Dawe
Another year of progress (LDN#204)
Another year of progress (LDN#204)
Welcome to Lib Dem Newswire #204 and, first, a little favour please.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Another year of progress (LDN#204)
Reposted by Mark Pack
December 22nd. Thank you for being #ThereForME, Sir Ed Davey & the Lib Dems @libdems.org.uk!
This year the LibDems have been key players championing the need for improved support for people with ME in parliament. Nominated by Jonah Weisz @weiszguy.bsky.social ✨
This year the LibDems have been key players championing the need for improved support for people with ME in parliament. Nominated by Jonah Weisz @weiszguy.bsky.social ✨
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
December 22nd. Thank you for being #ThereForME, Sir Ed Davey & the Lib Dems @libdems.org.uk!
This year the LibDems have been key players championing the need for improved support for people with ME in parliament. Nominated by Jonah Weisz @weiszguy.bsky.social ✨
This year the LibDems have been key players championing the need for improved support for people with ME in parliament. Nominated by Jonah Weisz @weiszguy.bsky.social ✨
A last minute technicality could wreck Christmas: Clarke and Dawe
A last minute technicality could wreck Christmas: Clarke and Dawe
Christmas is a time for traditions, so it's time against for this piece of comedy genius with a Christmas flavour from Clarke and Dawe.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A last minute technicality could wreck Christmas: Clarke and Dawe
I think I have found the most inaccurate page on the internet:
170 Cool Words that Rhyme with Month • 7ESL
Discover perfect rhymes for month with single, double, triple, and four-syllable words, letter patterns, and fun rhymes used in kindergarten poems.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I think I have found the most inaccurate page on the internet:
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What does the data show about Lib Dem general election results, the good and the bad?
Do the Lib Dems win more seats by winning more votes?
Welcome to the 192nd edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), which takes a look at the relationship between seats and votes for the Liberal Democrats.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
What does the data show about Lib Dem general election results, the good and the bad?
More than half of Britons to buy fewer gifts this Christmas
More than half of Britons to buy fewer gifts this Christmas
New polling reveals that the rising prices of household goods have impacted festive spending
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December 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
More than half of Britons to buy fewer gifts this Christmas
What does the data show about Lib Dem general election results, the good and the bad?
Do the Lib Dems win more seats by winning more votes?
Welcome to the 192nd edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), which takes a look at the relationship between seats and votes for the Liberal Democrats.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
What does the data show about Lib Dem general election results, the good and the bad?
Sometimes I wish you could review online reviews.
December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sometimes I wish you could review online reviews.
Pointing your way onto the BBC
Pointing your way onto the BBC
A strong pointing game from Councillor Andrew Tromans (Dudley Council, Liberal Democrat). So strong, the BBC covered it.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Pointing your way onto the BBC