Fraud investigators caught her pulling pints, mopping floors and changing barrels. And after hobbling into court on a walking stick, she was photographed handing it to a pal and walking off unaided for lunch.
Judge Peter Lakin dismissed claims Sherratt was too sick to do community service and ordered her to complete 150 hours. He also gave her a suspended eight-month jail term.
- These people do it for the money. So hit them in the pocket. It was money that motivated them, and a financial penalty will help to deter them.
People convicted of benefit fraud should have to repay twice what they've stolen, and should not be eligible for any further benefits – including tax credits - until they have. A confiscation order should be automatic and immediate.
If you don't punish people who are convicted of an easy crime, the offence will continue to look attractive.
Theresa May, please note. Taxpayers lose over £2bn a year to benefit fraud.
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