GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser
Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claims
TL;DR
- Matthew Torbitt, a political commentator and former Labour adviser, has been charged with fraud.
- He faces two counts of fraud by false representation concerning travel and expenses claims.
- The alleged fraud occurred during his advisory roles with MPs between 2018 and 2024.
- Charges include obtaining free rail tickets and submitting a fraudulent expense claim for non-parliamentary purposes.
- Torbitt is scheduled to appear at Thames magistrates court on July 27th.