A much-touted and controversial Covid passport scheme is set to be trialled at large-scale sporting events, it has been reported.
But a backlash to the plans has seen more than 70 MPs sign a letter opposing the introduction of the "discriminatory" scheme.
Pilot schemes to safely open up large events will reportedly be announced in days amid plans to trial "Covid certification checks".
Among the events lined up for the pilot are said to be the The FA Cup final, an FA Cup semi-final, the League Cup final and the World Snooker Championship, as well as the Brit Awards.
According to reports anybody going to the events could be asked for a Covid test to gain entry as well as a further test after attendance.
This is so that any spread of the disease can be monitored, and government scientists are reported to be 'closely involved' in designing pilots for the scheme.
The Daily Telegraph says government sources involved in planning the scheme want to include a 'Covid passport' in the pilot.
The events will run from April until May and in the early stages attendees will need a negative Covid test to gain entry.
For the later months, officials reportedly want to make use of an updated NHS app to show whether a person has been given the vaccine, tested negative or has antibodies.
But there has been a backlash to the plans.
More than 70 Tory, Labour and Lib Dem MPs have pledged to campaign against the “divisive and discriminatory use” of inoculation certificates to “deny individuals access to general services, businesses or jobs”.
They include 41 Tories – potentially jeopardising the Prime Minister's 80-seat Commons majority.
A government source reportedly told the Telegraph there was still time for changes to the pilot plan to be made before announcements from Mr Johnson are made on Monday.
It comes after Boris Johnson suggested that Brits will 'definitely' need vaccine passports of some kind to take foreign holidays.
Reports say the Prime Minister will outline the first stages of a "traffic light" system for foreign travel on Monday.
But it is claimed there could be as few as 12 nations on the "green" list from May 17, the earliest date foreign holidays can resume.
He is also expected to spell out a direction for domestic "certification" which could, eventually, lead to Brits being asked to show their vaccine or testing status to enter a venue like a pub.
