Alistair Carmichael, who told voters he knew nothing of the infamous ‘Sturgeon memo’ before admitting he was actually responsible for leaking it, has been cleared by an election court. So no by-election in Orkney and Shetland despite the massive porkie. At least the Cybernats are handling it with their usual charm and good grace…

We should make Carmichael Day annual & to celebrate politicians can tell the press a stonking lie.Would become like spotting the April Fool.

— Mhairi Hunter (@MhairiHunter) December 9, 2015

Alistair #Carmichael gets off. What a glorious country to live in. "GOD SAVE OUR GRACIOUS QUEEN ETC" #CarmichaelMustGo

— Vikings For Yes (@VikingsForYes) December 9, 2015

I swear if Carmichael fell out of a window he'd fall up ! haunted lying sleekit apology for a man that he is. #CarmichaelMustGo

— Keith R (@TheHornyHaggis) December 9, 2015

https://twitter.com/bigstevie1967/status/674536044298149889

Here's a thought. Does #carmichael case clear the way for #chilcotinquiry now? Blair lied, but it's cool, y'know. #carmichaelmustgo

— keith jones (@keithhaggis) December 9, 2015

Couple of years time Carmichael will be sitting in the House of Lords, pocketing £300 a day. Proud and esteemed member of the establishment.

— Colin (@_Mozza_) December 9, 2015

No trip to sunny Shetland for Lobby hacks next year either…