Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister and his fiancee, Carrie Symonds have welcomed the arrival of their 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 this 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.”
Northern Ireland First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster was among those to offer their congratulations.
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’ new son is the latest baby to be born to a serving British prime minister.