Matthew Torbitt

Matthew Torbitt born c.1991, is a prominent political commentator who has regularly appeared as a pundit on LBC, Sky News, GB News, BBC Newsnight and TalkTV[1] in support of the Labour Party and once described himself as, "Britain's favourite lefty".[2] He previously worked for Labour MP, Christian Wakeford between 2022 and 2024. Historically he worked with and "remains" a supporter of the former Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham.[2][3][4] In July 2026, Torbitt pleaded guilty to two counts of expense account fraud, while he was employed as a Labour Party, aide.[1]

Personal life

Torbitt spent part of his teenage years as a rough sleeper, while homeless, before going on to University.[5][2] He now lives in Oxfordshire, and is engaged to former Civil Servant and Human rights activist, Sharon Gaffka. His fiancée appeared within episode 18, of the ITV series, Love Island[6] in 2021.

The couple announced in July 2026, on their Instagram accounts, the birth of their son.[7]

Conviction

In July 2026, Torbitt pleaded guilty at Thames Magistrates' Court, to two counts of fraud while employed in Parliament by Bury South Labour MP, Christian Wakeford.

More than £6,000 was claimed by false misrepresentation during Torbitt's employment, between 23 August 2022, and 29 September 2024, he is scheduled to be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court, later in 2026.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ex political advisor Matthew Torbitt admits expense fraud claims". BBC News. 2026-07-27. Retrieved 2026-07-29.
  2. ^ a b c d McKelvie, Geraldine (2026-07-27). "GB News pundit Matthew Torbitt pleads guilty to fraud while Labour aide". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  3. ^ McKelvie, Geraldine (2026-06-27). "GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  4. ^ Times News (2026-05-14). It Was Now Or Never For Wes Streeting | Matthew Torbitt. Retrieved 2026-07-28 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "Matthew Torbitt". The Centre for Social Justice. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
  6. ^ Henry, Grace. "Love Island cast 2021: Meet the full contestants line-up | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
  7. ^ "Matthew Torbitt welcomes baby boy with Love Island star fiancée as GB News regular shares sweet post: 'My son'". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 2026-07-28.

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