Labour suspends councillor over illegal nanny

A west London councillor has been suspended by the Labour Party for employing an illegal worker as a nanny in her home.

The former deputy mayor of Hounslow, Hina Mir, tried to overturn a £40,000 county court fine issued in January but her appeal was rejected by the judge.

Mir, who is a qualified solicitor, reportedly paid a student cash to look after her children and perform household chores. She has now been ordered to pay the £40,000 fine along with £3,620 in court costs.

The Hounslow Labour Group said "Hina Mir has been suspended by the Labour Party. We do not comment on any internal investigations".

Conservative councillor Jack Emlsey claimed this was evidence of double standards and "it beggars belief" she was re-selected to stand in the 2026 council elections.

"I think Hounslow Labour has a lot of questions to answer," he added.

Two weeks ago, Mir was found to have parked in a disabled bay at the council offices without a blue badge, which Hounslow Labour previously said it was investigating.

In November another Labour councillor, Farhaan Rehman, was found to have parked his Lamborghini in a disabled bay without a blue badge. He apologised, resigned from one of his roles and offered to make a donation to charity.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked Hounslow Labour why Mir had remained a Labour councillor after the judgement against her.

A spokesperson said: "Hina Mir has been suspended by the Labour Party. We do not comment on any internal investigations."

Mir's suspension only applies to her Labour Party membership. She is still a serving councillor. The council said it was a party matter and it would not comment further.

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