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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · Jul 6

A secret about how the House of Lords works: the Chief Whip's ring binder buff.ly/Whmcf0l < I have a new email newsletter

A secret about how the House of Lords works: the Chief Whip's ring binder

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 13h

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Chief Steward (Volunteer)

Chief Steward (Volunteer)

The role of the Chief Steward is to organise the stewards’ team and oversee its activities in contributing to the running of all Liberal Democrat federal our Party conferences.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 15h

Council by-elections results: the quarterly stats

Here are the scores on the doors for the latest quarter of principal authority council by-elections, showing vote and seat changes.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Campaigns Manager (North West)

Campaigns Manager (North West)

To deliver election success in priority areas across the North West region, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – be it Lib Dem MPs, Lib Dem-led Councils, Lib Dem Mayors or...

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Regional Development Officer (North West)

Regional Development Officer (North West)

To support local party election campaign teams in areas specified by the Regional Party and build capacity in campaigning. Drive better engagement with the full diversity of the region.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

And by having immigrations make up nearly 90% of the population?

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 1d

We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.

The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.

Robert Jenrick holds up a judges wig like a puppet during his speech to the Conservative Party Conference.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

Connoisseurs of Willie Rennie photo ops will of course be disappointed that his pumpkin was not dramatically over-sized.

Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

It's a two pumpkin race.

General Boles @generalboles.bsky.social · 1d

Tory party conference got you down?

Far-right rhetoric left you feeling scared for the future?

Then why not take a minute to enjoy eighteen (18) pictures of Ed Davey on a pumpkin farm with young carers 🎃🚜

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

You can pointing while sitting down

Liberal Democrat councillor Adrian England showcases a more leisurely way to point at things. Sitting and pointing.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

As I recall, in this case an additional problem was that the TfL Streetscene site did not allow for the correct combination of reporting category and pin location on map.

Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

... FoI ends up being used like this only because of other repeated earlier failings. It's much better to have that safety net than not.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

... them to look into what went wrong.

But submitting an FoI request (!) finally got a proper response to one such incident: www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/requ...

Which neatly illustrates why Tony Blair is both right and wrong about FoI. Yes, this isn't what FoI was intended to tackle. But...

Request for details of actions taken re. FMS8131447 - a Freedom of Information request to Transport for London

Please provide me with copies of your records regarding the report of graffiti that was assigned reference number FMS8131447. This report was made by me on Sunday 7 October and you have responded say...

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

Bingo! I have finally found a way to get TfL to properly investigate a common mistake when I report graffiti to them. They often send a 'we took a look and couldn't see any graffiti' response even when the graffiti is very much still there. Their customer service team always blank me when I ask...

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Mid Sussex Fundraising Lead (Part-Time)

Mid Sussex Fundraising Lead (Part-Time)

In 2024 Mid Sussex elected Alison Bennett, its first Liberal Democrat MP for over a century. Alison’s success was founded on our team of committed and hard working volunteers and considerable financial...

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 1d

Could it be you? New vacancy listed on Lib Dem website: Leader's Office Team Coordinator

Leader's Office Team Coordinator

The Liberal Democrats are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join the Leader’s Office following our historic triumph in the 2024 General Election, where we secured an incredible 72 seats.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

... accounts. Although relatively short book, shows Deighton's skill as a thriller writers as large cast of characters are brought swiftly to life with economical text. Deighton is very much a fan of Dowding and a sceptic of the Big Wing school.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

Although published in 1977, reads as a rather modern history with its myth busting, emphasis on technology and command/control systems etc. Seems well sourced and informed but lacks footnotes and claims about 'Manston Mutiny' with airmen cowering in bunkers for days strongly rebutted by other...

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

(Which is the best excuse for massive name dropping over hundreds of pages that I've ever come across.)

Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

As the book wisely says: "it makes little sense to write about the butler if Chairman Mao is sitting down to dinner".

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks @eddavey.libdems.org.uk - we must make sure all our places of worship are safe places for all. 👇🏽

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 2d

I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.

Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.

Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

Not quite sure why this topic is appearing in my feeds again, but this advice is still spot on. Even if you are a cat person rather than a dog person. Or if, like any self-respecting Lib Dems, you are a goldfish person.

Kate Bevan @katebevan.com · Mar 12

Brother laser printers are the golden labradors of tech: they're the goodest boys; they just want to make you happy. Also, this remains the best piece of consumer tech advice ever written www.theverge.com/23642073/bes...

Best printer 2023: just buy this Brother laser printer everyone has, it’s fine

Do you really want to think any more about printers than this?

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

Hah hah!

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

Torn between giving the Politico conference branding 0/10 for bland repetitiveness or 10/10 for ruthless repetitiveness.

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

It's true that Mrs T was at one point a struggling, unpopular leader of the opposition and that she went on to win.

But I suspect the lessons as to how she won in 1979 are not lessons that would be welcome to those who like to cite her legacy: www.markpack.org.uk/133777/how-m...

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Mark Pack @markpackuk.bsky.social · 2d

One reason Labour leaves me confused: buff.ly/c7m4CGZ

But note too that, broadly speaking, Labour is united on economic issues and divided on cultural issues. While Reform - and the right overall all the more so - is divided on economic issues while united on cultural issues. Which makes the enthusiasm of some Labour strategists to make politics about cultural issues… puzzling.

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