FACTBOX-Reaction as UK PM Johnson moved to intensive care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care on Monday after his coronavirus symptoms worsened and he has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise, Downing Street said. Below is reaction to the news:
LONDON MAYOR SADIQ KHAN "Praying for the Prime Minister's swift recovery tonight. @GSTTnhs (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS) has some of the finest medical staff in the world, and he couldn't be in safer hands."
LIZ TRUSS, BRITISH TRADE MINISTER "My thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family as he is moved into intensive care this evening. Wishing him a speedy recovery."
IAN BLACKFORD, WESTMINSTER LEADER OF THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL PARTY "So sorry to hear that @BorisJohnson is now in intensive care. This is very worrying news. Thoughts and prayers with Boris (his fiancée) @carriesymonds and all their family. This is such a terrible virus that we all must take seriously. Get well soon Boris, look forward to you being back."
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