At the end of February, Dr Mark Pack, who was a part of this site from the very start, stepped down as co-editor.  His first post was on 27 August 2006. We miss him but are glad he’s still writing for us.

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I hope you enjoy the varied, eclectic selection of posts which shows off the man’s many talents and interests.

1. Six tips for getting your delivery slips right
Mark plans campaigns down to the finest detail.

2. Socks review
Well you need comfy feet if you’re going to be delivering lots of leaflets.

3. Twittering away.
When hashtags were new and exciting.

4. Why David Cameron was right to claim for chocolate bars on expenses
Mark gets to speak up for his beloved chocolate and take apart the Daily Mirror and Taxpayers’ Alliance at the same time.

5. A man, an eaten banana, a piece of string, a door and the leader of a political party
We know that Mark could spot a typo at 50 paces, but his eye for detail highlighted something extraordinary. Oh, and watch the video. I want that leader guy back.

6. Being good ministers is not enough
A prescient post from 2010 highlighting need for ministers and party to work together to get messages of our achievements in Government out.

7. Forgotten Liberal Heroes: Nancy Seear
Many of us will never forget Nancy, but Mark’s interest in the history of the party and liberalism in general introduces people to a new generation.

8. Why doesn’t Theresa May want mandatory tracking of all cars?
Dear Nick Clegg. Please, please read this before you agree to anything on Communications Data.

9. How much chocolate can you put on a gingerbread man before he becomes standard rated for VAT?
Chocolate again. This is important, you know.

10. The story of David Steel and the bombing of Greenland
Bet you hadn’t remembered that one…

11. 30 things any would-be politician should do this Summer
Some good practical tips for honing your political and life skills.

12. What does the data show us about the Obama Campaign’s use of data?
For Mark, it’s all about the data. This post attracted the attention of the Obama Campaign’s Data Director.

And for a bonus, from his own blog. Next time you are out delivering target letters and cursing the layout of  the street and wondering how house numbering came to be, remember the mystery of the Postage Act of 1765.

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* Caron Lindsay is Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice and blogs at Caron's Musings. You can find her on Bluesky at caronmlindsay.bsky.social