SENIOR East Lancashire MPs have been passing on their best wishes to Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he was taken into intensive care on Monday night.

The PM spent Sunday night in St Thomas's Hospital in London after he was admitted for tests.

The hospital, where he was taken as a "precautionary step" said he would stay there for "as long as needed".

The Conservative Party leader is understood to be conscious and was moved to the ICU at about 7pm as a precaution should he require ventilation to aid his recovery.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, from Chorley, speaking on Good Morning Britain, said that the Conservative leader was in his thoughts.

He said: "It is about Boris being in our prayers and thoughts.

"We are still in shock, Boris is a larger than life figure. He commands a big area when he is around and people are really in shock and all parliamentarians are coming out (and saying that).

"The one thing is that parliament does the right thing and politics are being put aside. Everybody is wishing him well whatever political party they come from.

“We all have one common goal and interest and that is to support Boris.

“All of our thoughts and prayers are for a speedy recovery for him.

“It is the shock of Boris not being at the helm and being in intensive care that we have not got to terms with yet. It just goes to show that nobody is safe from Coronavirus.”

Meanwhile, Sir Lindsay was asked about parliament resuming but he added it needed to be right for everyone.

He said: "We had a virtual committee meeting at the house on Monday - the first time that has ever happening.

"What we wanted to do was make sure that we have different options in place.

"The house goes back on the 21st (April 21) and if the house was called it would take the government to tell us for that to happen.

"Then we would decide on the situation at that time. We are expecting parliament to go back on the 21st but what type of parliament will be in the making when we get there.

"It is about doing the right thing at the right time.

“We have to make sure people are safe, we have to make sure there is social distancing and virtual parliament may be the option. We have had virtual select committees taking place.”

Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson also posted on social media about the Prime Minister.

"(My)Thoughts and prayers with our Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he was admitted to intensive care.

"The country is behind you. Get well soon Boris.

"Stay safe everyone, and please remember to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives."

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans tweeted about the news on Monday night.

He said: "My prayers and candle lit for the boss - may his strength carry him through this. My thoughts with his family and Carrie."