Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Summary
Matthew Torbitt, a former advisor to Labour MP Christian Wakeford, admitted to making false claims for travel expenses on the Parliamentary booking system. He pleaded guilty to two fraud counts involving more than £6,000 in charges not related to official parliamentary work.Key Facts
- Matthew Torbitt worked for MP Christian Wakeford from 2022 to 2024.
- He claimed rail tickets and accommodation expenses that were not for official parliamentary purposes.
- Torbitt admitted making a false claim on 2 October 2024.
- The total amount in fraudulent claims is estimated to be over £6,000.
- He pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation at Thames Magistrates' Court.
- The sentencing hearing will be held later at Snaresbrook Crown Court, with a date not yet set.
- Torbitt has also worked as a political commentator on several UK news channels.
- An investigation began after police were informed about suspicious expense claims involving an MP staff member.
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