MPs rooting for 'fighter' Boris Johnson in intensive care with coronavirus symptoms

The Prime Minister, who tested positive for coronavirus 11 days ago, was admitted to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in central London on last night, where he was given oxygen after his health deteriorated sharply.

It has left stunned politicians from across the region praying that he makes a swift recovery.

Mr Johnson's close political ally and friend Gavin Williamson, the Education Secretary and South Staffordshire MP, said: "The Prime Minister is a fighter. That is what he has been doing throughout this crisis, always with the very best interests of this country at heart.

"Equally, as he battles the coronavirus personally I have no doubt he will be showing that exact same courage and determination.

"Now is the time for the country to come together and do everything we can do to defeat this virus."

Tory chairman Amanda Milling, the MP for Cannock Chase, said she was "thinking of the boss" and sending her very best wishes to him and his family.

"I know he will be receiving the best possible care from our incredible NHS," she added.

Walsall North MP Eddie Hughes said he had "no doubt" that Mr Johnson will be "back in shape soon".

Wolverhampton South West MP Stuart Anderson, who has also been suffering from coronavirus symptoms, said: "Get well soon boss."

Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant said he hoped that the PM and "everyone else" who is suffering from Covid-19 has a "speedy recovery". "Please God he'll be ok," he added.

Theo Clarke, the MP for Stafford, said her thoughts were with Mr Johnson, his fiancée Carrie Symonds – who also has coronavirus – and his family at this "difficult time".

In a message to the PM she said: "Our country needs you back. Thank you for showing such strong leadership on Covid-19."

Wolverhampton North East MP Jane Stevenson said she was thinking of the PM as he fights coronavirus.

She added that is was worrying to hear that he was being treated in ICU, and added: "I know he will be getting the best care from our NHS, and I pray his condition improves very soon."

Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb said her thoughts were with the PM and his family.

Halesowen & Rowley Regis MP James Morris, sent his best wishes to Mr Johnson and "all the NHS staff looking after him". "I hope he pulls through and makes a full recovery," he added.

Pat McFadden, the Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East, said he was praying that the PM makes a "full and speedy recovery".

Dudley North MP Marco Longhi, said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the Prime Minister and his family at this time.

"Our NHS medics are doing an amazing job and wishing for a speedy recovery." West Bromwich East MP Nicola Richards said she had written the PM a letter sending best wishes from her constituency.

In a personal message to Mr Johnson, Shaun Bailey, the MP for West Bromwich West, said: "We really need you back at the helm, at 100 per cent. We know you can beat this."

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street said he was "deeply concerned" to hear that the PM had been taken into intensive care.

"I wish him a quick recovery and return to duty as soon as possible," he said, adding that he thanked NHS staff for their "devotion, care and professionalism to every patient" in their care.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is overseeing the Government's Covid-19 response while the Prime Minister is being treated in intensive care.