A quick peek at the as-of-yet updated Register of Members Interests shows it was a double resignation blow in the Illsley household last week. With Eric pocketing five grand by remaining in office right up until his sentencing, presumably Dawn got an extra month of pay too:

ILLSLEY, Eric (Barnsley Central)

I employ my wife, Dawn Illsley, as Secretarial Assistant.

Plenty of time for Mrs Illsley to visit Wormwood Scrubs now though…