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  • Steal millions as a banker: No charges.
    Steal thousands as an MP: Just pay it back.
    Steal £1000 as a middle class woman: £325 fine.
    Steal £3.50 as a student: Jail for 6 months.

    So the punishment is inversely proportional to the severity of the crime, yes?

    Seems fair.

  • Actually, the fine was £265

    Leaving her with plenty of cash to, you know, treat herself to a nice little handbag to get over this nasty ordeal.

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