When is the deadline to register to vote in the local and London mayoral elections?

There are just hours left to register to vote in the upcoming local, mayoral and police commissioner elections taking place on 2 May.

Potential voters who have not yet registered, or are not sure if they are eligible, have until 11.59pm on Tuesday night to submit their application.

This can be done online on the government’s register to vote website.

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