We've already seen with lockdowns that when it comes to public "safety" each political party tries to outdo the other with how though they are.
The current political party in power will go next year, but don't think the next lot will be more liberal on these issues. Also the "government" includes jobs-for-life civil servants who won't be going anywhere.
It's an unworkable solution, one that has failed before, but no one is willing to admit it.