Foreshadowing:

'The work has not been wasted. It will be needed for travel and we will have a system in place which could be used if we need it in the winter.' Indeed, plans for widespread use of the passports could be revived in the event of another major wave of Covid. This would allow venues to stay open even if cases soar dramatically. No 10 said the PM was 'increasingly confident' there would be no need for further delays to lifting curbs on our freedoms.