Students will need to show certification in order to enter nightclubs, sports stadiums and other large venues after a vote by MPs this evening.
It comes after Boris Johnson received a large backing for Covid passes in England – it was not, however, without a large number of his own MPs rebelling against the Prime Minister.
A total of 96 Tory MPs voted against the Prime Minister but the measure was always likely to pass with the backing of Labour.
It means NHS Covid passes – showing full vaccination (at least two jabs) or a negative test within 48 hours – will be legally required in order to enter venues from Wednesday.
The venues for which passes will now be needed for include:
- nightclubs
- indoor unseated venues with more than 500 people
- unseated outdoor venues with more than 4,000 people
- any venue with more than 10,000 people
Earlier in the day, MPs also voted in favour of mandating face masks in most indoor settings.
More to follow.