Although Britons remain embroiled in coronavirus-induced crisis they were today offered – in the words of a couple of Tory MPs – a moment of “unalloyed joy”, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancée Carrie Symonds announced the birth of their first child.
With the PM’s parenting record already a hot topic among the country’s chattering classes, many observers were quick to weigh in on the birth of the latest Johnson – and we’ve compiled some of the best responses.
Comedian Rory Bremner had his say on the politics of the delivery.
Gary Lineker noted the convenient timing of the baby boy’s birth.
Speculation is rife about what the newborn will be named, but this commentator was disappointed that Carrie hadn’t given birth to a girl.
Satirical news site The Poke noted that the first-time mother has had plenty of prep for taking care of a baby.
Finally, of course, there was plenty of fun to be poked at the ever-increasing size of Boris’s family.
And another.
And another!
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