The prime minister “remains in good spirits,” his official spokesperson said, and was receiving “standard oxygen treatment and breathing without any other assistance.” He has “not required mechanical ventilation or non-invasive respiratory support,” the spokesperson said…

Responding, Johnson’s spokesperson said: “We’re grateful for all of the warm wishes the PM has received overnight,” but added the government was “confident the prime minister is receiving the best possible care from the NHS. Any treatment that he receives is a matter for his doctors.”