‘Get well soon’: Politicians from all sides wish Johnson well after PM taken to hospital

Politicians from both sides of the despatch box offered messages of sympathy to Boris Johnson after the prime minister was admitted to hospital for tests. The prime minister was transferred to hospital as a “precautionary measure” on the advice of his doctor, according to Number 10, because his coronavirus symptoms have persisted.
Donald Trump expressed his well wishes to the prime minister and said the country was praying for his speedy recovery.
“He’s a friend of mine, he’s a great gentleman and a great leader, and as you know he went to the hospital today but I’m hopeful and sure that he’s going to be fine. He’s a strong man, a strong person.”
Labour MPs were quick to extend their sympathies to the PM, with new leader Keir Starmer one of them.
“Wishing the Prime Minister well and a speedy recovery,” he tweeted.
David Lammy wrote “Get well soon Boris Johnson. The whole country wants you to return to full health as soon as possible,” while colleagues Jess Phillips and Yvette Cooper also reacted online.
“Sending regards to the Prime Minister and his family and friends especially to Carrie, it must be such a worry,” tweeted Ms Phillips.