Mark Pack
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Lib Dem President and Life Peer. 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
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A secret about how the House of Lords works: the Chief Whip's ring binder
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The first step towards saving our precious BBC: remove Robbie Gibb from the board | Ed Davey
The first step towards saving our precious BBC: remove Robbie Gibb from the board | Ed Davey
The BBC belongs to all of us, and it is under attack as never before. The government must defend it from its enemies, within and without, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
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November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The first step towards saving our precious BBC: remove Robbie Gibb from the board | Ed Davey
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaign Organiser (Camden Liberal Democrats)
Campaign Organiser (Camden Liberal Democrats)
An exciting opportunity to drive campaigns and build the organisation needed to grow Liberal Democrat Councillors in Camden for May 2026, and help elect a Liberal Democrat MP for Hampstead & Highgate...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaign Organiser (Camden Liberal Democrats)
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For third time since May, Greens don't put up anyone to defend one of their own seats.
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride’s seat, this time from the Greens
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride's seat, this time from the Greens
For the third time in recent months, the Lib Dems gain a seat in a council by-election in Conservative MP Mel Stride's constituency.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
For third time since May, Greens don't put up anyone to defend one of their own seats.
Why people say they don't know anyone who has ever been polled buff.ly/blVppjc
Why people say they don't know anyone who has ever been polled
Welcome to the 186th edition of The Week in Polls (TWIP), which takes a look at a common - and superficially reasonable - critique of polling, namely people saying they don’t know anyone who has ever…
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November 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Lambeth Labour councillor Tina Valcarcel joins Lib Dems
Lambeth Labour councillor Tina Valcarcel joins Lib Dems
Former Labour Mayor of the London Borough of Lambeth Councillor Tina Valcarcel has joined the Liberal Democrats.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Lambeth Labour councillor Tina Valcarcel joins Lib Dems
Fail Safe: the film overshadowed by Dr. Strangelove buff.ly/2UtegDG
Fail Safe: the film overshadowed by Dr. Strangelove
There is a ratcheting up of tension as the US President tries to stop the erroneous sending to Moscow of bombers armed with nuclear bombs.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Still time to sign up! Newsletter goes out 6pm.
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Whips Intern
Whips Intern
This is an opportunity to gain insight into the heart of British Politics from the vantage point of the Third-Party Whips Office in the House of Commons.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Whips Intern
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Commons Parliamentary Advisor
Commons Parliamentary Advisor
The Constituency Parliamentary Adviser (CPA) plays a pivotal role in supporting Liberal Democrat MPs and their constituency offices by providing detailed and timely policy advice.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Commons Parliamentary Advisor
November 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Welcome!
A big Liberal Democrat welcome to Waverley Borough Councillor Janet Crowe 🔶
Janet, who represents Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall, was originally elected for Labour, before a spell as an Independent Councillor had joined the Liberal Democrats 🔶
Janet, who represents Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall, was originally elected for Labour, before a spell as an Independent Councillor had joined the Liberal Democrats 🔶
November 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Welcome!
No better way for a Lib Dem to spend their weekend than with a clutch of STV ballots.
Final weekend of voting in party elections, and news of a government IT failure libdemnewswire.substack.com/p/final-week...
Final weekend of voting in party elections, and news of a government IT failure
It’s the final weekend before the polls close in the big set of Liberal Democrat internal elections underway for President, Vice President and Federal Party committees.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
No better way for a Lib Dem to spend their weekend than with a clutch of STV ballots.
Curious application to the Electoral Commission as you might have thought that simply Your Party itself would be running candidates in Jeremy Corbyn's backyard
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Curious application to the Electoral Commission as you might have thought that simply Your Party itself would be running candidates in Jeremy Corbyn's backyard
Final weekend of voting in party elections, and news of a government IT failure libdemnewswire.substack.com/p/final-week...
Final weekend of voting in party elections, and news of a government IT failure
It’s the final weekend before the polls close in the big set of Liberal Democrat internal elections underway for President, Vice President and Federal Party committees.
libdemnewswire.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Final weekend of voting in party elections, and news of a government IT failure libdemnewswire.substack.com/p/final-week...
Updated with another Lib Dem gain.
For third time since May, Greens don't put up anyone to defend one of their own seats.
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride’s seat, this time from the Greens
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Updated with another Lib Dem gain.
Bear with me. This might be politics of the two party variety...?
Aggregate Result of the 155 Council By-Elections (for 158 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 54 (+46)
LDM: 47 (+19)
CON: 16 (-19)
LAB: 13 (-38)
GRN: 11 (+1)
Ind: 9 (-3)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 54 (+46)
LDM: 47 (+19)
CON: 16 (-19)
LAB: 13 (-38)
GRN: 11 (+1)
Ind: 9 (-3)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Bear with me. This might be politics of the two party variety...?
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform - BBC News
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform
The Liberal Democrat leader backs replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform - BBC News
For third time since May, Greens don't put up anyone to defend one of their own seats.
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride’s seat, this time from the Greens
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride's seat, this time from the Greens
For the third time in recent months, the Lib Dems gain a seat in a council by-election in Conservative MP Mel Stride's constituency.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
For third time since May, Greens don't put up anyone to defend one of their own seats.
Pointing to victory
Pointing to victory - Jan Goffey
Lib Dem candidate, and now councillor, Jan Goffey pointing her way to victory over the Greens in a council by-election in Devon.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Pointing to victory
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride’s seat, this time from the Greens
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride's seat, this time from the Greens
For the third time in recent months, the Lib Dems gain a seat in a council by-election in Conservative MP Mel Stride's constituency.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Yet another Lib Dem gain in Mel Stride’s seat, this time from the Greens
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Kemi Badenoch refuses FIVE times to admit the damage the Conservatives’ Brexit deal did to our economy.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
November 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Kemi Badenoch refuses FIVE times to admit the damage the Conservatives’ Brexit deal did to our economy.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
The Liberal Democrats will keep fighting to fix the mess the Conservatives made — and rebuild Britain’s trade with Europe. 💪🇬🇧🇪🇺.
A good example of why we need more media able to scrutinise local government.
BREAKING: Councillor Pauline Giles, who @bylinetimes.bsky.social revealed had condemned "young black males" supposedly "flooding" Britain, has just resigned from the Conservative party
Follows more Qs from us to CCHQ today, and local media follow-up
Follows more Qs from us to CCHQ today, and local media follow-up
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A good example of why we need more media able to scrutinise local government.
Easy one for me to answer, and no it is not (only) potholes - lordseyeview.substack.com/p/what-every...
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Easy one for me to answer, and no it is not (only) potholes - lordseyeview.substack.com/p/what-every...
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UPDATE: Cornish Lib Dem MP Ben Maguire, has now called for Cllr Giles to quit, telling me: “This is vile & blatant racism from a sitting Conservative Councillor.
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."
Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Giles defended her comments to Byline Times, saying that "we cannot sustain the volume of young black males" that "jeopardises the security of our country"
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
UPDATE: Cornish Lib Dem MP Ben Maguire, has now called for Cllr Giles to quit, telling me: “This is vile & blatant racism from a sitting Conservative Councillor.
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."
“The Conservative Party couldn’t condemn Sarah Pochin’s racist comments. Now they allow one of their councillors to come out with this."