GB News pundit Matthew Torbitt pleads guilty to fraud while Labour aide
Summary
Matthew Torbitt, a political commentator and former Labour aide, admitted to fraud involving parliamentary expenses. He claimed more than £6,000 for travel and accommodation that was not related to his parliamentary work.Key Facts
- Matthew Torbitt pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation.
- The fraud took place between 2022 and 2024 while he worked for MP Christian Wakeford.
- Torbitt obtained free rail tickets and accommodation for non-parliamentary trips.
- The total amount involved is over £6,000, according to early estimates.
- Police began investigating in April 2023 after a report of unauthorized purchases.
- Torbitt was charged on June 9, 2024, and will be sentenced later this year.
- He is known as a GB News political panelist and has appeared on other media outlets.
- Torbitt previously worked for Labour MPs from 2018 to 2024 and no longer works in parliament.
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