Tower Hamlets Councillor Takes £20k Allowances From Abroad

Sabina Khan, a councillor for London’s Tower Hamlets, has been alleged to receive more than £20,000 in taxpayer‑funded allowances between July and February 2026, a period during which she was predominantly based in Bangladesh. The funds were granted under the councillor’s travel and accommodation allowance, which is normally intended for local duties. The £20,000 figure represents over ten thousand pounds in public money for eight months of absence. The claim has prompted inquiries into the council’s allowance policies and the accountability of elected officials living abroad.