Johnson: "We are not there yet" on foreign travel decision

The prime minister was very cautious in dealing with questions regarding foreign travel. In essence, no decision has yet been taken, although as and when travel is permitted, there will be a system of traffic lights to classify destinations and therefore what requirements may be necessary on return.

Covid-status certificates are under consideration for foreign travel and these could include proof of vaccination, a recent negative test result or immunity.

The precise wording of the government's review document is that "we are not yet in a position to confirm that non-essential international travel can resume from that point (May 17)." The Global Travel Taskforce will be convening next week, and there may be greater clarity then. For now however, in Boris Johnson's words, "we are not there yet".