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Ex-political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Published Monday, July 27, 2026 · Updated July 27
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Matthew Torbitt pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation.
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Matthew Torbitt, a former advisor to a Labour MP, has admitted to fraudulently claiming expenses on the Parliamentary travel booking system between August 2022 and September 2024. The claims, totaling over £6,000, were for rail tickets not for parliamentary purposes and a false claim for travel and accommodation.
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