French MPs pass controversial Covid vaccine bill with large majority

Bill to restrict restaurant, theatre and other access to vaccinated follows Macron's pledge to piss off' those without jabs

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French MPs have passed the government's controversial vaccine pass bill after three days of an angry stop-start debate.

The legislation, which requires people to be fully vaccinated to enjoy social, sporting and cultural activities, was approved by a large majority in the assemblee nationale in the early hours of Thursday morning.