Former political advisor Matthew Torbitt has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation at Thames Magistrates' Court.
The 35-year-old admitted to making fraudulent claims through the parliamentary travel booking system between August 2022 and September 2024.
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Torbitt was employed by Bury South MP Christian Wakeford during the period of the offences.
Fraudulent Claims Exceeded £6,000
Prosecutor Maisha Mannan told the court that the unauthorized claims for rail tickets and accommodation exceeded £6,000.
The final amount will be calculated prior to sentencing.
The Metropolitan Police began investigating the financial discrepancies in April 2023 after reports of systemic booking misuse.
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Torbitt, a former political commentator who appeared on major British broadcasting networks, had previously described himself as "Britain's favourite lefty."
His Westminster career began a decade earlier through an internship with a high-profile Labour politician.
District Judge Navneet Sher granted Torbitt unconditional bail and transferred the case to Snaresbrook Crown Court for sentencing.
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"It's unlikely to be before four weeks, in any event," Judge Sher said.
