Mayoral Candidate Promises London a 'Lifeline to Recovery'
Mayoral candidate Farah London.
London mayoral candidate, Ms Farah London, says she has secured for London an affordable advanced PCR Covid test, with 99.9% accuracy, results back within 40 minutes and testing capability for up to 10,000 people every 40 minutes. Ms London, partnering with Medic Cities, a UK company with exclusive rights to the highly advanced PCR testing technology, will be deploying mobile testing laboratories with professionally trained medical staff, that can be set up in carparks, workplaces, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, airports, and hospitality outlets.
Many opportunistic businesses have emerged overnight to take advantage of the pandemic by selling mandatory PCR tests, from £150 - £300 each. Medic Cities commented: "The tests are being made available nationally and will provide discounted rates for businesses to mass test their staff and customers at affordable rates.” All critical steps to allow the UK to reopen for business.
Medic Cities will commence opening testing facilities for businesses across London. Ms London insists that the tests should be easy to access, even for residents where leaving home is difficult.
Ms London commented: "Millions of people have lost their livelihoods, businesses declared bankrupt, and unemployment at a record high. We must act now to protect jobs, the economy and our mental wellbeing. With this testing technology, London can start to safely move forward and importantly businesses can start to reopen. It will now be much easier for our residents to be tested every four days and use the PCR certificate to gain access to gyms, restaurants, theatres, and other key venues. While not ideal, an important first step in reclaiming our lives from this pandemic.”
The NHS is currently providing rapid Covid-19 tests, which do not provide the accuracy of a PCR test and are not accepted by the airlines. Ms. London added: "We are also in discussions with the airlines to provide the mobile PCR testing at check in desks before boarding. This will allow all passengers to be accurately cleared before they fly.”
The homeless community have suffered greatly during the pandemic. Ms London with Medic Cities will be providing free testing for the homeless community in London and will be urging councils to provide accommodation for those who test positive.
Ms London said "To date the government has spent millions on faulty PPE equipment and failed digital apps. This is a chance for the government to restore its reputation and regain public confidence and I welcome their assistance in either full or part funding the tests – a sign that they, like me, are serious in getting the economy moving again.”
Ms London also has an extensive Covid-19 economic recovery plan, which includes lobbying the government and working internationally to bring investment back into London. She wants the government to freeze stamp duty for commercial assets for two years and reduce corporation tax for tech companies, in line with her vision to make Tech London the second largest tech city outside Silicon Valley.
Ms London’s recovery plan also includes initiatives to grow and protect jobs, reignite London’s high streets, provide free travel on public transport and provide free laptops and Wi-Fi for children. While affordable PCR testing is expected to deliver real benefits to the mental wellbeing of Londoners by accelerating a return to normal life, Ms London says she will also be providing access to free online counselling, as the pandemic has sadly increased suicide rates in the city.
She further added: "London is at breaking point, and we need a leader that is committed to regaining the trust of the community and helping this city move forward. The patience of Londoners is understandably low and all they want is to enjoy the simple freedoms and pleasures of living in this great city. I want to provide this lifeline, so we can start to recover now. Another year of this could be the final nail in the coffin for London, it’s time to Bring London Back.”
Many opportunistic businesses have emerged overnight to take advantage of the pandemic by selling mandatory PCR tests, from £150 - £300 each. Medic Cities commented: "The tests are being made available nationally and will provide discounted rates for businesses to mass test their staff and customers at affordable rates.” All critical steps to allow the UK to reopen for business.
Medic Cities will commence opening testing facilities for businesses across London. Ms London insists that the tests should be easy to access, even for residents where leaving home is difficult.
Ms London commented: "Millions of people have lost their livelihoods, businesses declared bankrupt, and unemployment at a record high. We must act now to protect jobs, the economy and our mental wellbeing. With this testing technology, London can start to safely move forward and importantly businesses can start to reopen. It will now be much easier for our residents to be tested every four days and use the PCR certificate to gain access to gyms, restaurants, theatres, and other key venues. While not ideal, an important first step in reclaiming our lives from this pandemic.”
The NHS is currently providing rapid Covid-19 tests, which do not provide the accuracy of a PCR test and are not accepted by the airlines. Ms. London added: "We are also in discussions with the airlines to provide the mobile PCR testing at check in desks before boarding. This will allow all passengers to be accurately cleared before they fly.”
The homeless community have suffered greatly during the pandemic. Ms London with Medic Cities will be providing free testing for the homeless community in London and will be urging councils to provide accommodation for those who test positive.
Ms London said "To date the government has spent millions on faulty PPE equipment and failed digital apps. This is a chance for the government to restore its reputation and regain public confidence and I welcome their assistance in either full or part funding the tests – a sign that they, like me, are serious in getting the economy moving again.”
Ms London also has an extensive Covid-19 economic recovery plan, which includes lobbying the government and working internationally to bring investment back into London. She wants the government to freeze stamp duty for commercial assets for two years and reduce corporation tax for tech companies, in line with her vision to make Tech London the second largest tech city outside Silicon Valley.
Ms London’s recovery plan also includes initiatives to grow and protect jobs, reignite London’s high streets, provide free travel on public transport and provide free laptops and Wi-Fi for children. While affordable PCR testing is expected to deliver real benefits to the mental wellbeing of Londoners by accelerating a return to normal life, Ms London says she will also be providing access to free online counselling, as the pandemic has sadly increased suicide rates in the city.
She further added: "London is at breaking point, and we need a leader that is committed to regaining the trust of the community and helping this city move forward. The patience of Londoners is understandably low and all they want is to enjoy the simple freedoms and pleasures of living in this great city. I want to provide this lifeline, so we can start to recover now. Another year of this could be the final nail in the coffin for London, it’s time to Bring London Back.”