Court rules that it cannot be proven Lib Dem’s MP’s dishonesty was designed to mislead Orkney and Shetland voters about his personal conduct

Rolling coverage of all the day’s political developments as they happen, including PMQS with George Osborne and Angela EagleElection court throws out attempt to unseat Alistair CarmichaelCourt decision - Full detailsPMQs - My verdictPMQs - Verdict from the Twitter commentariatLunchtime summaryAfternoon summary

Labour leader to share platform with Nicola Sturgeon at Scottish TUC event in Glasgow opposing crackdown on workers’ rights

Clash raises prospect of a game of 'parliamentary ping pong' over the contentious issue

Attempt to block bill rejected after Scottish parliament’s speaker deems requirement for Holyrood consent unnecessary

A former Jefferies & Co. managing director accused of lying to customers about bond prices had his conviction overturned, setting back government efforts to hold individuals accountable for alleged wrongdoing on Wall Street.