GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser
Summary
Matthew Torbitt, a political commentator and former Labour adviser, has been charged with fraud for allegedly misusing parliamentary travel and expense claims. He is accused of booking free train tickets and submitting false expenses for trips unrelated to his parliamentary work.Key Facts
- Matthew Torbitt is a GB News pundit and former adviser to Labour MPs between 2018 and 2024.
- He faces two fraud charges related to travel and expense claims while working in parliament.
- The alleged offenses include booking free rail tickets through the parliamentary system that were not for official business.
- Torbitt submitted a travel and accommodation expense claim on 2 October 2024 that is said to be false.
- Parliamentary expenses for MPs’ staff are paid by taxpayers.
- The Metropolitan Police began investigating in April 2023 after a report about unauthorized purchases via the travel system.
- Torbitt will appear in Thames magistrates court on 27 July for the charges.
- Torbitt has supported Andy Burnham, a Labour MP recently re-elected to Westminster and a possible future prime minister.
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