Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds gives birth to baby boy

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.

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."

• 3 times babies were born to serving Prime Ministers in recent years

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.

On social media politicians, celebrities and members of the public have congratulated the PM and Ms Symonds on the birth of their child.

Great to hear Downing Street is getting a new resident.

Congratulations to @BorisJohnson and @carriesymonds on the birth of their son.

— Rishi Sunak #StayHomeSaveLives (@RishiSunak) April 29, 2020

The hugest congratulations to my lovely pal, @carriesymonds, and the boss, @BorisJohnson, on the birth of their baby boy 👶🏼

I can’t wait to meet the little one! 💙 pic.twitter.com/gq24s1OjSO

— Dehenna Davison MP #StayHomeSaveLives (@DehennaDavison) April 29, 2020

I think the birth of a child is a decent enough reason to miss PMQs. Congratulations @BorisJohnson & @carriesymonds.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 29, 2020

The news of the birth comes just weeks after the PM was discharged from intensive care where he had been battling coronavirus.

Ms Symonds also suffered symptoms of the disease.

Mr Johnson has previously suggested he intends to take paternity leave, although it is not known if this remains the case given the coronavirus crisis.

Downing Street said the PM will not appear at Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons on Wednesday afternoon.