England vaccine passport plans ditched, Javid says

A scheme for vaccine passports for entry to nightclubs and large events in England will not be going ahead, the health secretary has said.

Sajid Javid told the BBC: "We shouldn't be doing things for the sake of it."

He said they had looked at the evidence, adding: "I'm pleased to say we will not be going ahead with plans."

It was thought the scheme would be introduced at the end of this month.

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