Newham, United Kingdom

Living in Newham is a test of fortitude. The Newham Independents Party, which currently holds 4 council seats, came in second place in the 2024 general election for the West Ham and Beckton constituencies. While the party has seen some electoral success, bureaucracy is a persistent headache for residents. In 2023, two independent candidates won seats in Boleyn and Plaistow North, and a Newham Independents candidate took the Plaistow South by-election in 2025. This London borough is not for the faint of heart.