Boris Johnson announces birth of son

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of a son.

A spokeswoman for the PM and his partner said both mother and baby are "doing very well".

It is understood the PM, who has just recovered from coronavirus, was present throughout the birth, at an NHS hospital in London.

"The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team," the PM's spokeswoman added.

The couple have received messages of congratulation from across the political spectrum, and the PM's father Stanley said he was "absolutely delighted" and "thrilled" by the birth of his grandson. 

'Wonderful news'

Mr Johnson, 55, and Ms Symonds, 32, announced in March that they were expecting a baby in "early summer", and that they had become engaged at the end of last year.

They are the first unmarried couple to move into Downing Street together.

The baby is Ms Symonds' first child, while Mr Johnson is known to have fathered five.

Mr Johnson returned to work on Monday, after a battle with coronavirus which saw him spend three nights in intensive care. Ms Symonds also suffered symptoms of the disease.

Ms Symonds said on social media that she had spent a "worrying" week in bed with the symptoms of the virus while the PM was self-isolating with the the disease.

She later sent Mr Johnson baby scans and daily messages while he was in hospital, to keep his morale up.

Mr Johnson's Conservative colleagues have also been congratulating the couple on social media, with Health Secretary Matt Hancock saying: "So thrilled for Boris and Carrie. Wonderful to have a moment of unalloyed joy!"

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also offered his congratulations on the "wonderful news".

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Some good news - sending congratulations to Carrie and the PM. And wishing health and happiness to the wee one.

Arlene Foster, the First Minister of Northern Ireland, congratulated the couple, adding: "More sleepless nights ahead!" 

Mr Johnson has previously indicated he will take paternity leave but it is not known if his plans have changed, in light of the coronavirus emergency.

Source: BBC

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5 minutes ago, Gimme More said:

Mr Johnson has previously indicated he will take paternity leave but it is not known if his plans have changed, in light of the coronavirus emergency.

I'm sorry but that would be inappropriate.

He's the one who didn't order a lockdown at the beginning and proudly said in press conferences that he holds people's hands all the time, what's the big deal?! Obviously making it as a joke and not a serious virus. A real leader would've protected their people and do what's best, but not only he showed bad leadership and put people in danger, he also put himself, his wife and unborn baby in danger, all of that because of his irresponsibility and recklessness and now he wants paternity leave during this crisis? He's done nothing to deserve any kind of leave, it's harsh but it's time for a change that he thinks about others and not himself all the time

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All this bear death drama and he had a child on the way??? omgggg a nightmare 

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Congratulations to him and his fiancee! It must've been awfully frightening for him being in intensive care due to COVID-19 when he had a little one due so close.

Love or hate Boris but I think he's going to be an amazing dad. 

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28 minutes ago, Ricksies said:

Congratulations to him and his fiancee! It must've been awfully frightening for him being in intensive care due to COVID-19 when he had a little one due so close.

Love or hate Boris but I think he's going to be an amazing dad. 

This is his 6th known child lmao

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The 23 year age gap  

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