'Massive concern' at Westminster for health of The Queen, says Sutherland MP

REACTION to news of The Queen's state of health reflects the "massive esteem" in which she is held, according to a Sutherland MP.

Jamie Stone, the MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, made his remarks amid growing concern for the monarch, who is currently at Balmoral.

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He said: "There is massive concern in Westminster about the Queen's state of health right now.

"MPs and members of staff of all political colours are coming together in wishing Her Majesty comfort.

"The reaction of all here simply shows in what massive esteem the Queen is held. My thoughts go out to her family at this time."

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