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Opposition grows against vaccine passports as UK Government looks for path out of COVID-19 pandemic
More than 70 politicians have signalled their opposition to the introduction of so-called vaccine passports that the UK government is considering bringing in to help to open the economy as it starts lifting COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Key points:
- UK media reported that trials of COVID passports would begin within weeks during major sports events
- The proposal has sparked concern from some in the Conservative Party, as well as opposition politicians and civil rights groups
- The UK government is aiming for restrictions to be further eased in mid-May and all measures lifted near the end of June
The government is reviewing the idea of asking people to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to access crowded spaces such as pubs or sports events,…
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