We all wish Boris Johnson a swift recovery – what is needed now is for others in government to step up

Editorial: There will be difficult decisions to take while the prime minister is being treated – there is no getting around that

The prime minister's colleagues, like Dominic Raab, have to step up in his absence (PA)

The extraordinary has started to become commonplace during this crisis. The prime minister being moved to intensive care is another such moment.

We all wish Boris Johnson a speedy recovery, and the outpouring of good wishes from across the political spectrum that followed the announcement is important. Now is not a time for political point-scoring, instead solidarity is the key.

Over the last few days, there have been questions about the wisdom of the prime minister continuing his duties while being treated for Covid-19 – that debate is now over. While it was admirable for Mr Johnson to seek to disrupt things as little as possible during a national emergency, the first secretary of state and designated stand-in, Dominic Raab, will now deputise where necessary.