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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May.

You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID. You can also apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate in place of photo ID. The deadline to apply for this is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April.

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About Covid-19 testing

Following updated guidance, NHS lateral flow tests for COVID-19 are no longer free for most people. However, some pharmacies and retailers do sell COVID-19 tests. 

You may still be able to get free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests from the NHS if you:

  • have a health condition which means you're eligible for COVID-19 treatment
  • work in healthcare or in a hospice

What to do if you have Covid-19

If you think you might have COVID-19, read the government guidance on what symptoms to look out for and what actions you should take.

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