BORIS Johnson and wife Carrie have today welcomed their second child after she gave birth to a baby girl.
The couple announced the 33-year-old was pregnant again in July with an adorable Instagram snap of a pram.
It came just two months after they secretly wed in Westminster Cathedral on May 29, 2021.
A statement released today said: "Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie have announced “the birth of a healthy baby girl at a London hospital earlier today.
"Both mother and daughter are doing very well. The couple would like to thank the brilliant NHS maternity team for all their care and support."
Read our Boris Johnson baby live blog for the latest updates
Louis Allwood Today, 09:45
Who is Boris Johnson's wife?
Carrie Symonds is a 33-year-old PR guru who married Boris Johnson on May 29, 2021.
The communications and PR guru quit working for Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) in 2018.
Her parents are Matthew Symonds, one of the founders of The Independent, and Josephine Mcaffee who was one of the paper’s lawyers.
Symonds grew up in East Sheen, South West London, and attended the prestigious Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith.
Louis Allwood Today, 09:30
Plan B begins
Plan B Covid restrictions have been triggered today to battle the lightning spread of the Omicron variant across Britain.
The PM announced at a press conference on Wednesday that the new measures are needed to help fight off the virus super strain.
He had hoped to hold off on introducing any more curbs on people's daily lives until January to give Brits a normal Christmas.
But the spread of Omicron, which scientists fear is three times as infectious as the current Delta strain, has forced him to act.
Louis Allwood Today, 09:09
Boris launches probe into party he was accused of attending
An official probe is to focus on three government staff parties — including one Boris Johnson is accused of attending.
The PM asked Simon Case, Britain’s most senior civil servant, to investigate alleged gatherings on November 27 plus December 10 and 18 last year.
Amid a furious backlash from MPs from all sides, the focus will be on the third soiree at Downing Street that sparked the controversy.
But it is claimed Mr Johnson gave a leaving speech at the November bash.
Cabinet Officer minister Michael Ellis told angry MPs: “The investigation will establish whether individual disciplinary action is warranted.”
It has also been suggested a separate event at the Conservative HQ saw staff drink until the early hours and even break a door, with four workers disciplined.
All of the parties were held when restrictions banned people from meeting up inside in to try to control Covid.
Louis Allwood Today, 08:53
Name not yet revealed
It is understood Boris, 57, was with Carrie throughout the birth.
He was spotted earlier returning to the hospital in London where the 33-year-old gave birth.
The pair haven't revealed the baby's name yet but their first born, Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson, was named after medics who treated Boris for Covid.
Louis Allwood Today, 08:36
Boris Johnson ‘LIED’ about ￡113k Downing Street refurb
Boris Johnson was yesterday hit by a damaging new blow — accused of lying over his Downing Street flat makeover.
The Electoral Commission fined the Tory party ￡17,800 for failing to report how money was spent on gold wallpaper and fittings costing ￡112,549.
The watchdog said the Conservatives failed to “accurately report a donation and keep a proper accounting record” of cash handed over by Tory peer Lord Brownlow in 2020.
It leaves the PM fighting on three fronts — with No10 facing fresh allegations over “partygate” and Tory MPs threatening a revolt over the vaccine passports plan.
Despite the furore, Mr Johnson will take time out at the end of his chaotic week to be with wife Carrie, who yesterday gave birth to a baby girl, and son Wilfred.
The PM borrowed more than ￡52,000 for the refurb, paid for via a party loan from Lord Brownlow.
Earlier this year, Mr Johnson said he had no idea who was behind the loan. But yesterday’s report revealed he WhatsApped the peer asking for more cash.
Milica Cosic Today, 08:00
Boris will take time off but will ‘continue to lead Government’
Boris Johnson’s spokesperson says the PM will “take some time” off but the “particularly challenging time for the country” meant he would continue to lead the government.
“You can expect the prime minister to take some time with his family,” he told reporters.
“As ever he needs to balance that with his responsibilities as prime minister and leading the country, which he will continue to do.”
Milica Cosic Today, 07:30
Congratulations pour in from opposing party
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was the first to congratulate the couple after the happy news was revealed.
He said: "Congratulations to Carrie and Boris Johnson on the birth of their daughter.
"Wishing your family health and happiness."
The baby girl is Carrie's second child and the Prime Minister's seventh.
Congratulations to Carrie and Boris Johnson on the birth of their daughter.
Wishing your family health and happiness. https://t.co/gpL0u51Ww0
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 9, 2021
Milica Cosic Today, 07:00
Odds on name
Following the birth of Boris and Carrie Johnson’s daughter, Betfair have placed the latest odds on what she could be called.
Betfair: Boris and Carrie Johnson’s second baby name
Josephine: 5/1 Sephira: 6/1 Sarah: 8/1 Anne: 10/1 Geromina: 12/1 Alice: 14/1 Esmee: 14/1
Milica Cosic Today, 06:30
Daughter’s birth statement
A statement released today said: "Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie have announced “the birth of a healthy baby girl at a London hospital earlier today.
"Both mother and daughter are doing very well. The couple would like to thank the brilliant NHS maternity team for all their care and support."
The pair haven't revealed the baby's name yet but their first born, Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson, was named after medics who treated Boris for Covid.
Milica Cosic Today, 06:00
Boris Johnson under fire
The PM is embroiled in a political storm as anger is mounting over a video showing aides laughing over a lockdown-busting Christmas bash at No10.
Boris' top aide Allegra Stratton sensationally resigned in tears yesterday after the damning footage was revealed.
The under-fire PM blasted the clip and launched an investigation into the December 18 party, which came as London was plunged into Tier 3 restrictions.
He also issued a grovelling apology in the Commons yesterday and insisted he was "furious" - but doubled down on claims there was no party.
Pressure is now mounting after Sir Keir Starmer called on him to "come clean and apologise".
Boris is also facing a backlash from his own party over his "baffling" Covid Plan B rules.
Milica Cosic Today, 05:30
Carrie & Boris’ first child
The pair welcomed first born Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson into the world on April 29 last year.
Carrie bravely revealed she had suffered a miscarriage this year that left her "heartbroken".
She opened up about her hopes for her second child as she announced she was pregnant.
The former aide wrote: "Hoping for our rainbow baby this Christmas.
"At the beginning of the year, I had a miscarriage which left me heartbroken.
"I feel incredibly blessed to be pregnant again but I've also felt like a bag of nerves."
Milica Cosic Today, 05:00
Baby joy
Carrie gave birth to Wilfred on April 29 - just 16 days after Boris fought for his life in intensive care with Covid.
The curly-haired youngster stole the show at a beach BBQ for G7 world leaders earlier this year.
The latest arrival is sure to be a welcome distraction for the embattled PM, who has been embroiled in a political storm.
Anger is mounting over a video showing aides laughing over a lockdown-busting Christmas bash at No10.
Boris' top aide Allegra Stratton sensationally resigned in tears yesterday after the damning footage was revealed.
Milica Cosic Today, 04:30
Boris Johnson's secret wedding to Carrie
Tourists visiting Westminster Cathedral on May 29, 2021 were blissfully unaware it was about to host the wedding of the year.
Posting on her personal Instagram, Carrie wrote: "Thank you for the kind messages. Very, very happy" along with a picture of her and Boris looking besotted on the big day.
At 2pm, half an hour after the church suddenly locked down, a limo containing Carrie swept into the piazza by the main west door.
She stepped out wearing a flowing white dress, but with no veil.
The Prime Minister, 56, and his bride, 33, then walked down the aisle of the tiny Lady Chapel to classical music and shared a kiss after their vows were read.
Their year-old son Wilfred was there to see the happy occasion, along with two official witnesses.
Milica Cosic Today, 04:00
Boris and Carrie's second child
The Prime Minister and his wife announced the latest arrival to their brood on December 9, 2021.
A spokesperson for the couple shared the news, stating that Carrie had given birth to a "healthy baby girl" who was born in London.
A statement said: "Both mother and daughter are doing very well.
"The couple would like to thank the brilliant NHS maternity team for all their care and support."
Milica Cosic Today, 03:30
When Carrie and Boris became an item
The pair's romance was confirmed beyond doubt when she appeared in public with him for the first time to support his leadership bid in June 2019.
Sources say that on Valentine's Day 2018, Symonds was heard boasting to friends about spending the night with Boris in the Oxfordshire countryside, while BoJo is also reported to have wooed Symonds at the Rosewood Hotel in Holborn.
BoJo, 55, vowed to "protect" Carrie and apologised for dragging her into the media storm, according to the Mirror.
Carrie moved in with Boris Johnson at Downing Street when he became Prime Minister.
They were the first unmarried couple to live at the Prime Minister's residence.
Milica Cosic Today, 03:00
Who are Boris Johnson's children?
BORIS Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their new-born daughter.
Boris is believed to have seven children, his latest child born on December 9, 2021, with the child being the second between the Prime Minister and his wife after baby Wilfred was born in April, 2020.
Mr Johnson has six children in total - from three different women, including his former wife Marina Wheeler.
There is a 27-year age gap between his eldest Lara and most recent addition.
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Milica Cosic Today, 02:00
Boris Johnson’s son Wilfred born with a full head hair
BORIS Johnson’s baby son Wilfred was born with a full head of blond hair just like his dad.
Wilfred's fair locks look similar to the PM’s when he was a baby with blond hair running in the family for the Johnsons.
Carrie, 32, gave birth in April 29 2020 - just 16 days after Boris, 55, fought for his life in intensive care with coronavirus.
Milica Cosic Today, 01:30
Who is Carrie Symonds?
Carrie Symonds is a 33-year-old PR guru who wed Boris Johnson on May 29, 2021.
The communications and PR guru quit working for Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) in 2018.
Her parents are Matthew Symonds, one of the founders of The Independent, and Josephine Mcaffee who was one of the paper's lawyers.
Symonds grew up in East Sheen, south west London, and attended the prestigious Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith.
Milica Cosic Today, 01:00
Explained: Will Boris Johnson take paternity leave?
It is currently unknown whether the PM will take paternity leave to spend time with his family.
Before the birth of his youngest son, Wilfred, Mr Johnson had said he wanted to take a fortnight off when his baby was expected to be born in June.
But Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas was born on April, 29, 2020, just 16 days after Boris fought for his life in intensive care with coronavirus - and after Carrie's own fight with the deadly bug.
The PM had to delay his leave to lead the country in the fight against coronavirus.
According to the Government rules, Mr Johnson must take his two-week paternity leave within 56 days of the child’s birth.
Milica Cosic Today, 00:30
When was Wilfred born?
Ms Symonds gave birth to a baby boy at 9am on April 29 at University College Hospital in London, the couple's first child.
They named the baby Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas after relatives and the NHS doctors who saved the PM's life while he was stricken with coronavirus.
The Prime Minister's spokesperson said that "mother and baby are doing very well."
Downing Street said that Mr Johnson was “present throughout” the birth of his son, but was back at work that afternoon.
The pair extended their gratitude to the NHS maternity staff.
Milica Cosic Today, 00:00
How many kids have the couple got together?
The Prime Minister and his wife already had a son Wilfred who turned one at the end of April.
And their latest addition is their second child together.
The little boy named Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson was named after doctors who saved the PM's life while he was battling coronavirus.
The youngster stole the show at a beach BBQ for G7 world leaders at the event in Carbis Bay, Cornwall.
The PM's tousle-haired son who shares his father's thick locks was dressed for the occasion in blue shorts and a white shirt.
Boris is now believed to have seven children.
Milica Cosic 9th Dec 2021, 23:30
Carrie’s role in the Conservative Party (Continued...)
The lucrative role led to her being named as the UK’s second most powerful public relations professional by PR Week magazine.
She quit in around August 2018, before starting at Bloomberg as PR for their Vibrant Oceans programme.
“It’s sweet to see. He’s like a puppy dog around her and very solicitous but desperate to avoid messing it up.”
On February 29, 2020 Carrie announced she was engaged to the Prime Minister and expecting his child. In an Instagram post, she said: "We got engaged at the end of last year [2019] and we've got a baby hatching early summer. Feel incredibly blessed."
Milica Cosic 9th Dec 2021, 23:00
Carrie’s role in the Conservative Party
Described as a popular figure in Westminster, the young PR whizz regularly attended parliamentary bashes and Tory party events while working as the party’s communications chief.
Symonds worked for current Home Secretary Sajid Javid when he held the local government brief, as well as for John Whittingdale during his time as Culture Secretary.
Following a brief spell as an adviser to Tory MP Zac Goldsmith, she was appointed to the strategic role of Conservative communications chief.During her eight years at CCHQ she worked alongside leading Tories including Michael Gove and Amber Rudd.
Milica Cosic 9th Dec 2021, 22:30
Daughter’s birth statement
A statement released today said: "Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie have announced “the birth of a healthy baby girl at a London hospital earlier today.
"Both mother and daughter are doing very well. The couple would like to thank the brilliant NHS maternity team for all their care and support."
The pair haven't revealed the baby's name yet but their first born, Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson, was named after medics who treated Boris for Covid.
Milica Cosic 9th Dec 2021, 22:00
Who are Boris Johnson's children?
BORIS Johnson and his wife Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their new-born daughter.
Boris is believed to have seven children, his latest child born on December 9, 2021, with the child being the second between the Prime Minister and his wife after baby Wilfred was born in April, 2020.
Mr Johnson has six children in total - from three different women, including his former wife Marina Wheeler.
There is a 27-year age gap between his eldest Lara and most recent addition.
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