Some MPs have gone to prison and for quite a lot less. Denis MacShane being a recent example.

Cameron's judgement is faulty here. Whilst I like the idea of a party leader who doesn't hit the panic button the first time newspapers try to rearrange his cabinet , in this case they were right. Moreover, the opportunity to remove her for good reason came prior to the witch hunt. His judgement is lacking.

When a desperate single mother ticks an additional box which she shouldn't in order to feed her children, she is in court and social services put her children on an at risk register.

When I sign my tax returns etc I am culpable for errors, mistakes or otherwise. I once fired a sales rep who claimed for more business miles than were on the clock of the car. I fail to see the difference. In fact he was lucky we didn't press charges.

I expect to see legislation makers setting the standard for the rest of us.