Boris Johnson Partner Carrie Symonds has announced the birth of a healthy baby boy

 Carrie Symonds has announced the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning.

Both mother and baby are doing very well, their spokesman said.

A spokesman for Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds 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.”