‘I wish him to overcome this ordeal quickly’: French president Emmanuel Macron leads international wave of goodwill for Boris Johnson as his coronavirus condition worsens
Emmanuel Macron had led a wave of political heavyweights, leaders and celebrities from across the world in wishing Boris Johnson a speedy recovery after he was moved in to intensive care battling coronavirus.
Hundreds of messages of support were posted by Mr Johnson’s Conservative colleagues, opposition MPs and world leaders.
French president Emmanuel Macron said: ‘All my support for Boris Johnson, his family and the British people at this difficult time.
‘I wish him to overcome this ordeal quickly.’
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of US president Donald Trump, added: ‘My thoughts and prayers are with @BorisJohnson and his family. Godspeed Mr. Prime Minister!’
Hundreds of messages of support were posted by Mr Johnson’s Conservative colleagues, opposition MPs and world leaders after the Prime Minister was moved to intensive care at St Thomas’ hospital in Westminster
Wellwishes came from across the political divide, with newly-appointed Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer quickly throwing his support to the Prime Minister after learning of the ‘terribly sad news.’
‘All the country’s thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family during this incredibly difficult time,’ wrote Sir Keir.
Mr Starmer’s predecessor Jeremy Corbyn wrote: ‘My thoughts are with Boris Johnson and his family tonight.
‘Thanks to the NHS staff for their hard work and dedication.’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak wrote on Twitter: ‘My thoughts tonight are with Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds.
‘I know he’ll be getting the best care possible and will come out of this even stronger.’
Political heavyweights from France, the United States and Parliament sent a wave of wellwishes to the Prime Minister after he was moved to intensive care
Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wrote: ‘My thoughts are with the PM and his family – sending him every good wish.’
David Cameron, the former Prime Minister, tweeted: ‘Thinking of Boris Johnson and his family tonight. Get well soon. You are in great hands and we all want you safe, well and back in 10 Downing Street.’
Former chancellor Sajid Javid said: ‘Boris is one of the strongest people I know. Thinking of him, Carrie and his family tonight. Get well soon, the country needs you.’
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy tweeted: ‘Awful news. My very best wishes to the Prime Minister, as well as his partner Carrie, family and friends. Get well soon @BorisJohnson.’
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth tweeted: ‘Tonight we’re all wishing Boris Johnson well for a swift recovery. I know the NHS will be truly brilliant in caring for him and I again send my very best wishes to his family.’
London Mayor Sadiq Khan wrote: ‘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.’
Trade Minister Liz Truss said: ‘My thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family as he is moved into intensive care this evening. Wishing him a speedy recovery.’
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage posted on Twitter: ‘I hope and pray for @BorisJohnson to come through this ordeal quickly.’
