Even if all claims of benefit fraud were true - would it matter? You always expect some free loading on any system. I mean have you ever had a friend who doesn’t get the rounds in, why do you keep them around? I imagine its because you value them in some other way. The benefit fraud bill is low compared to the billions sitting about in tax havens and in property.

fine they might take the piss but its ultimately better that the system is there and the money is available in a dignified way. Do you really think getting those people back to work would be helpful to the economy? They aren’t exactly going to be motivated are they? Or are you more concerned with punishment? Because that’s a different matter altogether