We take a look at what identification people can use when voting for the new London mayor on May 2.
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00:00 Those hoping to vote in the London mayoral election on May 2nd will need to bring photo ID.
00:06 Here is a guide to the identification you can use at a polling station.
00:10 A passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory,
00:17 an EEA state or a Commonwealth country, including an Irish passport card is accepted.
00:23 A driver's licence also issued by the UK or any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man or an EEA state is accepted,
00:30 and that also includes a provisional driving licence.
00:33 A blue badge is also accepted at polling stations as well as other local travel cards,
00:38 like Alders Pension bus pass funded by the UK government,
00:41 Disabled Persons bus pass funded by the UK government,
00:44 an Oyster 60+ card funded by the UK government and a Freedom Pass.
00:49 Other local travel cards and government issued documents are accepted too.
00:53 You can find a full list on Londonelect.com.
00:56 For more on the mayoral election head to Londonworld.com.