Boris Johnson’s fiancee Carrie Symonds has given birth to a baby boy, the couple have announced.
A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister and his partner said both mother and baby are “doing very well” after the birth in a London hospital on Wednesday morning.
The spokeswoman said: “The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well.
“The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock tweeted: “So thrilled for Boris and Carrie. Wonderful to have a moment of unalloyed joy!”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer tweeted: “Wonderful news. Many congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds.”
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith tweeted: “Congratulations @BorisJohnson & @carriesymonds such wonderful news! Baby boy!”
Chancellor Rishi Sunak tweeted: “Great to hear Downing Street is getting a new resident.
“Congratulations to @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds on the birth of their son.”
Former chancellor Sajid Javid tweeted: “Congratulations @carriesymonds @BorisJohnson. Such wonderful uplifting news!”
Sir Ed Davey, the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, tweeted: “Many congratulations to the PM & Carrie Symonds on the birth of their son!”
Boris Johnson will not take part in Prime Minister’s Questions today, the PA news agency understands, with Dominic Raab expected to face Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
