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The Plaistow South by-election result - what bodes?

The big question is what will happen in the May 2026 local elections

By Newham Citizen

/ 23 Sep 2025

St George's flag and a poster for the Newham Independents

Newham Independents win Plaistow South by-election

Md Nazrul Islam took the seat with 44.3 per cent of the vote

By Newham Citizen

/ 19 Sep 2025

Top of the poll: Md Nazrul Islam, Newham Independents (centre). Photograph: Newham Citizen