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Labor leader Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Matt Hancock sent congratulatory messages to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symond for the birth of their first child.
The Prime Minister and his fiance announced the birth of a “healthy baby boy in a London hospital earlier this morning”.
Their spokesperson said he was “delighted” and that “the mother and the baby are doing very well”.
“The PM and Ms. Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team. “
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds – In pictures
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in the stand at the Guinness Six Nations match in Twickenham between England and Wales
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Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds after delivering his speech at the Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Convention Center
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds arrive at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, London
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Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds greet the steps of Number 10 Downing Street
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Carrie Symonds wearing her engagement ring
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Carrie Symonds, partner of the British Prime Minister and Conservative leader Boris Johnson, holds their dog, a Jack Russell-cross named Dilyn
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves the hallway with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds following his opening speech on day four of the 2019 Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds arrive at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, London
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Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds chat with Lizzie Carr
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Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson with partner Carrie Symonds and his dog Dilyn during the counting of the constituency of Uxbridge and Ruislip South in the 2019 general elections
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Boris Johnson and girlfriend Carrie Symonds arrive at Conservative Party conference
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s partner Carrie Symonds waits for national remembrance service at the cenotaph
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds attend the annual Royal British Legion Memorial Festival at the Royal Albert Hall
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves the hallway with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds following his opening speech on day four of the 2019 Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in the stand at the Guinness Six Nations match in Twickenham between England and Wales
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in the stand at the Guinness Six Nations match in Twickenham between England and Wales
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds depart after the annual Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey in London
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Boris Johnson and girlfriend Carrie Symonds arrive at Conservative Party conference
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with partner Carrie Symonds, hosts a reception at 10 Downing Street to thank the staff at the hospices for their hard work, dedication and compassion
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds waits for Boris to arrive at number 10 Downing Street on July 24, 2019 in London
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson kisses his partner Carrie Symonds at the Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Convention Center
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Carrie Symonds in 2017
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Boris Johnson pictured with Carrie Symonds as he leaves the conservative Black and White Ball at the Natural History Museum
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Carrie Symonds, girlfriend of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, awaits his arrival with staff members at Downing Street
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Carrie Symonds at the 2019 Manchester Conservative Conference
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves with partner Carrie Symonds after delivering his opening speech to delegates on the last day of the Conservative Party’s annual conference at the Manchester Central Convention Complex
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks with partner Carrie Symonds upon arrival in Midland near the Manchester Central convention complex
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in the stand at the Guinness Six Nations match in Twickenham between England and Wales
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Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds after delivering his speech at the Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Convention Center
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds arrive at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, London
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Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds greet the steps of Number 10 Downing Street
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Carrie Symonds wearing her engagement ring
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Carrie Symonds, partner of the British Prime Minister and Conservative leader Boris Johnson, holds their dog, a Jack Russell-cross named Dilyn
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves the hallway with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds following his opening speech on day four of the 2019 Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds arrive at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, London
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Boris Johnson and partner Carrie Symonds chat with Lizzie Carr
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Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson with partner Carrie Symonds and his dog Dilyn during the counting of the constituency of Uxbridge and Ruislip South in the 2019 general elections
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Boris Johnson and girlfriend Carrie Symonds arrive at Conservative Party conference
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s partner Carrie Symonds waits for national remembrance service at the cenotaph
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds attend the annual Royal British Legion Memorial Festival at the Royal Albert Hall
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves the hallway with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds following his opening speech on day four of the 2019 Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in the stand at the Guinness Six Nations match in Twickenham between England and Wales
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in the stand at the Guinness Six Nations match in Twickenham between England and Wales
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds depart after the annual Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey in London
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Boris Johnson and girlfriend Carrie Symonds arrive at Conservative Party conference
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with partner Carrie Symonds, hosts a reception at 10 Downing Street to thank the staff at the hospices for their hard work, dedication and compassion
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds waits for Boris to arrive at number 10 Downing Street on July 24, 2019 in London
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson kisses his partner Carrie Symonds at the Conservative Party conference at the Manchester Convention Center
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Carrie Symonds in 2017
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Boris Johnson pictured with Carrie Symonds as he leaves the conservative Black and White Ball at the Natural History Museum
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Carrie Symonds, girlfriend of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, awaits his arrival with staff members at Downing Street
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Carrie Symonds at the 2019 Manchester Conservative Conference
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves with partner Carrie Symonds after delivering his opening speech to delegates on the last day of the Conservative Party’s annual conference at the Manchester Central Convention Complex
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks with partner Carrie Symonds upon arrival in Midland near the Manchester Central convention complex
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It is understood that the PM was present throughout the birth.
The news came just two days after Mr. Johnson returned to Downing Street after a three-week absence due to his battle with the coronavirus.
His father, Stanley Johnson, said he was “absolutely delighted” and “delighted” with the birth of his grandson.
It is understood that the PM was present throughout the birth (AFP via Getty Images)
Sir Keir tweeted, “Wonderful news. Congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds. “
Meanwhile, Mr. Hancock said, “So delighted for Boris and Carrie. Wonderful to have an unprecedented moment of joy! “
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe directed international tributes to the Prime Minister, tweeting, “My dear friend, @BorisJohnson, my warmest congratulations on the birth of an adorable baby boy! “
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, also presented his congratulations.
He said, “Becoming a father is a unique and great feeling. Congratulations to @BorisJohnson and Carrie Symonds on the birth of your son. A moment of joy and hope in these difficult days. “
Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon also sent her best wishes: “Some good news – congratulations to Carrie and PM. And wishing health and happiness to the little one. “
As Northern Ireland Prime Minister Arlene Foster did, who tweeted, “Wonderful news of the birth of a baby boy! Thank you very much to Prime Minister @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds. More sleepless nights to come! “
London Mayor Sadiq Khan sent his greetings: “I extend my warmest congratulations to @Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on the safe arrival of their baby this morning. “
Congratulations to the Prime Minister and @carriesymonds. It improves after the first 8 weeks, or your standards drop so dramatically during this time that you think it has gotten easier. I wish them all the happiness.
– Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) April 29, 2020
