Government makes U-turn on vaccine passports

The Independent's Morning Headlines email [View online]( September 13, 2021 [Morning Headlines]( 1 / [‘Shambolic’: Government drops plans for domestic vaccine passports, Sajid Javid announces]( Sajid Javid has announced the government has dropped plans for domestic vaccine passports for use in nightclubs and other crowded venues this month in a dramatic U-turn – just days after No 10 defended the proposals. The health secretary revealed ministers “will not be going ahead with plans for vaccine passports” in what will be viewed as a concession to rebel backbench Tory MPs who have protested against the “discriminatory” and “authoritarian” policy. Only four days ago the vaccines minister, Nadhim Zahawi, insisted the policy was the “right thing to do” amid severe criticism in the Commons. 2 / [‘She’s put Bromley on the map’: Locals in leafy London suburb react to Emma Raducanu’s win]( The teenage sensation has taken the tennis world by storm 3 / [Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic’s calendar grand slam dream with victory in US Open final]( After Emma Raducanu won the women’s singles title on Saturday, Daniil Medvedev now takes the men’s singles crown 4 / [Plymouth mass shooting: National police survey could pave way for gun reform]( Exclusive: ‘As the month’s gone on, we’ve realised just how many people witnessed the murders’, says local MP 5 / [NHS to screen 140,000 people for early stages of 50 types of cancer in the blood test’s biggest ever trial]( The NHS and health secretary say the blood test is ‘revolutionary’ The Big Question Why has support for the Tories slumped? The Labour Party has taken a surprise poll lead over the Conservatives after support for the Tories slumped to its lowest level since the general election of December 2019. Backing for Boris Johnson’s governing party has fallen by five points to 33 per cent, according to the latest YouGov survey, while Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour has increased its share by one point to 35 per cent, putting it ahead for the first time since January. The findings mark a remarkable turnaround for Labour over the summer, having been 18 points behind the Tories in May. But what is behind the reversal of fortunes? Anger over Mr Johnson’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, concern over climate inaction or fury over the government’s plans to pay for the NHS and social care with a National Insurance hike? Or is the opposition finally succeeding in making its voice heard? [Read the full story >]( Watch [/ Pope meets Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban despite differences on immigration]( NUMBER OF THE DAY 112,000 The number of lives a Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson saidt the COVID-19 vaccines have saved so far in England QUOTE OF THE DAY “I’ve always dreamed of winning a Grand Slam. You say, ‘I want to win a Grand Slam’, but to have the belief I did, and actually executing, winning a Grand Slam, I can’t believe it." – Teenager Emma Raducanu on winning the US Open on Saturday in just her second grand slam tournament Other stories you might like [Italian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen crash out before Daniel Ricciardo wins]( [Anti-vaxxers mock up leaflets imitating NHS documents and cartoon posters targeting children]( [Britney Spears announces engagement to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari]( If you can spare a minute we’d love your [feedback]( on our newsletters. [The Independent]( Join the conversation or follow us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders. If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please [unsubscribe](list_name=IND_Headlines_Masterlist_CDP). If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe [here](. This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our [privacy notice]( and [cookie policy](.