FROM THE UK AND BEYOND

JACOB REES-MOGG Leader of the House of Commons

‘As a father of six, I know that there is no greater joy than a new life suddenly appearing in the room. I think the Prime Minister joins an exclusive club of members who are fathers of six along with my right honourable friend the member for Gainsborough [Sir Edward Leigh]’

THE MOST REV JUSTIN WELBY The Archbishop of Canterbury

‘Congratulations and prayers for Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds as they welcome their son into the world. Wishing them every blessing and happiness’

DAVID CAMERON Former prime minister

‘Heartfelt congratulations Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on your wonderful news today. Sam and I are thrilled for you both! Sorry we didn’t leave the cot – but the climbing frame should still be in the garden!’

CHARLES MICHEL President of the European Council and former prime minister of Belgium

‘Becoming a father is a great and unique feeling. Congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds on the birth of your son. A moment of joy and hope during these difficult days’

SIR KEIR STARMER Labour leader

‘Whatever differences we have in this House, as human beings I think we all recognise the anxiety that the Prime Minister and Carrie must have gone through in these past few weeks – unimaginable anxiety. I really hope that this brings them incredible relief and joy’

SIR LINDSAY HOYLE Speaker of the House of Commons

‘On behalf of everyone in the House of Commons, congratulations to the Prime Minister and Carrie Symonds on the birth of their son. Such happy news amid so much uncertainty – 2020 is a year they will never forget’

SCOTT MORRISON Australian prime minister

‘Congratulations Boris Johnson and Carrie on the birth of your baby boy. Nothing better than being a dad, an absolute blessing and even more so after the tough time you’ve had recently. Sending you and Carrie our best wishes from Australia’

MATT HANCOCK Health Secretary

‘So thrilled for Boris and Carrie. Wonderful to have a moment of unalloyed joy!’

NADINE DORRIES Health minister

‘Huge congratulations to Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds! After all they have been through in the past month, not just the PM being ill, Carrie [was] poorly too in her 3rd trimester. They must feel swamped with relief, gratitude and happiness to hold their baby this morning’

SHINZO ABE Japanese prime minister

‘My dear friend, Boris Johnson, warmest congratulations on the birth of a sweet baby boy!’