In news that almost nobody was expecting to read today, Facebook has hired the ex-deputy prime minister and former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg as their head of global affairs and communications.
The 51-year-old, who shockingly lost his Sheffield Hallam MP seat in last year's general election, appears to have fallen on his feet by landing a lucrative role in Silicon Valley, replacing Elliot Schrage at the social media giant.
The news, which was broken by the Financial Times, also came complete with an appropriate Facebook post from Mr Clegg, where he expressed his delight at joining the company.
Clegg, whose time as part of the coalition was at best mixed, probably wasn't the most likely candidate for this position and the news of his appointment has caused quite a stir on Twitter, where people honestly don't know what to think.
Nick Clegg is doing WHAT?! https://t.co/EFEzn1gkLy— 🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭 (@🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭) 1539953015
Some of the jokes are absolutely brutal.
Initially popular with the young but now no longer trusted, Facebook appoints Nick Clegg.— Stig Abell (@Stig Abell) 1539952338
It's quite interesting to read how the careers of members of the Tory/ Lib Dem coalition turned out.
Sheffield Hallam MPs also appear to have an interesting history.
These tweets from investigative journalist Carol Cadwalladr, who was one of the chief reporters on the Cambridge Analytica case, make for interesting reading.
Oh yes, and then there's this. "If it hadn't been for the Lib Dems, Cambridge Analytica would never have existed." - @chrisinsilico— Carole Cadwalladr (@Carole Cadwalladr) 1539950963
Christopher Wylie who was the Cambridge Analytica whistle-blower has also had his say.
There is a sad irony of a pro-Remain leader like @nick_clegg jumping ship to work for the very platform that facili… https://t.co/3TTeW7mFPk— Christopher Wylie 🏳️🌈 (@Christopher Wylie 🏳️🌈) 1539956271
Even Nigel Farage can't believe it.
Facebook have appointed globalist propagandist @nick_clegg as Vice President for Global Affairs, this is bad news for free speech.— Nigel Farage (@Nigel Farage) 1539952693