Labour Party worthies moved quickly today to distance themselves from former colleague Phil Woolas.
The one-time immigration minister was unceremoniously dumped by the party after an election court ruled he lied about an opponent during the general election campaign earlier this year.
It's the first time in nearly a century such a ruling has been made.
The ruling sends out a clear signal to all political candidates there is a line which must not be crossed. Otherwise there may be consequences.
Good news for politics in general and for Scotland in particular.
Political campaigns north of the border have been dogged by bitter rivalries in recent years, especially between the SNP and Labour.
Reasoned argument and debate has all but disappeared. Democracy deserves better.
So do the people of Scotland.
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