MPs, political figures and former Prime Ministers have reacted on social media to the news of Prime Minister Boris Johnson being admitted to intensive care as his coronavirus condition worsens.

Mr Johnson was diagnosed ten days ago and admitted to St Thomas' hospital in London last night.

MP and former Home Scretary Sajid Javid tweeted: "Boris is one of the strongest people I know. Thinking of him, Carrie and his family tonight. Get well soon, the country needs you."

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wrote: "Praying for the Prime Minister’s swift recovery tonight. @GSTTNHS has some of the finest medical staff in the world, and he couldn't be in safer hands.

Labour leader Keir Starmer wrote: "Terribly sad news. All the country’s thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family during this incredibly difficult time."

Lord Chancellor and secretary of state for Justice Robert Buckland wrote: "Our thoughts and prayers are with our Prime Minister @BorisJohnson and his family at this time."

Former Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "Thinking of @BorisJohnson and his family tonight. Get well soon. You are in great hands and we all want you safe, well and back in @10DowningStreet ."

Home Secretary Priti Patel wrote: "My love & thoughts are with @BorisJohnson , @carriesymonds & the Prime Ministers family. Folded hands for you & thinking of you."

Former leader of the Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn tweeted: "My thoughts are with Boris Johnson and his family tonight. Thanks to the #NHS staff for their hard work and dedication."

MP and former Foreign and Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt wrote: "Keeping fighting Boris. Whole country behind you #BackBoris"

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak tweeted: "My thoughts tonight are with @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds . I know he’ll be getting the best care possible and will come out of this even stronger."

Former Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nicky Morgan wrote: "Really worrying news - thinking of @BorisJohnson and his family and friends at this time.  Just when he's most needed by all of us."

Secretary of State for International Trade Liv Truss wrote: "My thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his family as he is moved into intensive care this evening. Wishing him a speedy recovery."

Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland Simon Coveney said: "Everyone in Ireland is tonight wishing @BorisJohnson well. This is a difficult time for the UK and it’s Govt. We in #Ireland wish the PM a speedy recovery."

Conservative MP Andrea Jenkyns tweeted: "Praying deeply for our Prime Minister @BorisJohnson this evening who is in intensive care with coronavirus. God speed Boris. Pull through PM. ? And thoughts and prayers with his loved ones who must be besides themselves. #StayHomeSaveLives

Another Conservative MP Robin Walker tweeted: "Joining millions in saying a prayer for the PM tonight - get better Boris, your country needs you."

Health Secretary Matt Hancock wrote: "Sending all possible best wishes to @BorisJohnson and his loved ones. I know he will receive the best possible care from our amazing NHS."

The Scretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson tweeted: "Tonight's news shows that this virus can affect every single person in this country. It is so important that we come together to defeat COVID-19. All the best to the PM and his family."

Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Alok Sharma wrote: All thoughts with @BorisJohnson tonight

Former Prime Minister Theresa May wrote: "My thoughts and prayers are with @BorisJohnson and his family as he continues to receive treatment in hospital. This horrific virus does not discriminate. Anyone can get it. Anyone can spread it. Please #StayHomeSaveLives"

Secretary of State for work and pensions Therese Coffey tweeted: "My thoughts and prayers are with @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds this evening. He is in great hands with the NHS and I'm hopeful for a full recovery"

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps wrote: "Following a Cabinet briefing by @marksedwill this evening on the PM moving to intensive care, I join with the whole country in wishing @BorisJohnson a speedy recovery."

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis wrote: "Thoughts are with @BorisJohnson , Carrie and his family this evening. He’s a fighter and I know is in excellent hands - being looked after by our incredible NHS and it’s staff. Wishing the Boss all the very best for a speedy recovery."

TV presenter Piers Morgan tweeted: "This is an incredibly serious situation for the British prime Minister. Boris Johnson's condition with #coronavirus at St Thomas's Hospital has dramatically worsened in the last few hours & he was moved into intensive care at 7pm. Fight hard Boris - we're all rooting for you."

Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote: "Sending my best wishes to Prime Minister @BorisJohnson for a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family right now. Hope to see you back at Number 10 soon."

Love Island star and NHS doctor Alex George wrote: "St Thomas’s hospital saved my life a few years ago when I was septic. I owe them my life. Boris is in the best hands"

Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd wrote: "I received a characteristically ebullient,  light hearted , positive response from Boris over weekend when I wished him a speedy recovery.  I now want to multiply those good wishes 100 fold and send him hopes and support for a healthy recovery."

Former athlete Iwan Thomas tweeted: "Stay strong Boris - Whatever you think of him, he’s our leader and now fighting his own battle.. Good luck, get better and help lead us into a safer future. Thank you NHS"

The Director General of the World Health Organisation Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote: "I am thinking of my friend @BorisJohnson tonight, and sending my and @WHO 's heartfelt good wishes as he battles the #coronavirus. I know the @NHSuk and its dedicated #healthworkers will be looking after you. #COVID19"

The French President Emmanuel Macron wrote: "I send all my support to Boris Johnson, to his family and to the British people at this difficult moment. I wish him a speedy recovery at this testing time."

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, tweeted: "The news that our Prime Minister has been moved to intensive care deepens our compassion for all who are seriously ill and for those caring for them. I invite all people of faith to join me in praying for @BorisJohnson and his loved ones."

Businessman Lord Sugar wrote: "Oh dear this is bad news . I hope he gets well soon #GetWellBoris @BorisJohnson"

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wrote: "My thoughts are with the PM and his family - sending him every good wish."