Secret plan for worst-case coronavirus scenario involves Boris Johnson running UK from ‘war bunker’

Parliament could be suspended under secret plan for worst-case coronavirus scenario with Boris Johnson running Britain ‘from a war bunker’ Boris Johnson and his Cabinet would use emergency powers to battle pandemic MPs and peers would be told to stay at home in secret contingency plans One MP feared such a scenario would leave the … Read more

Boris Johnson proposed in Mustique over Christmas

Boris Johnson has become engaged to girlfriend Carrie Symonds and the couple are expecting their first child, Downing Street announced last night. Mr Johnson put an end to months of speculation in Westminster by declaring that their baby would be born in the ‘early summer’ – and that he would become the first British Prime … Read more

Labour MPs claim Boris Johnson’s engagement announcement is to distract from Priti Patel row 

Boris Johnson’s political rivals have lined up to brand tonight’s engagement announcement to pregnant partner Carrie Symonds a distraction ploy. Labour MPs poured cynicism on the news and suggested the timing was deliberately choreographed to eclipse the damaging Home Office row engulfing the government and Priti Patel.   Mr Johnson is also under the spotlight for … Read more

The smile that said ‘I’m pregnant, but not telling’

The smile that said ‘I’m pregnant, but not telling’: Carrie Symonds has been seen in public just once since Boris Johnson’s election victory Miss Symonds was photographed leaving Number 10 with PM on February 13 She was wearing a distinctly contended smile as they left by the back door The couple announced tonight that they … Read more

Boris Johnson and his very busy love life

The news today that Boris Johnson’s girlfriend Carrie Symonds is pregnant, and that the pair are engaged, marks the latest chapter in the PM’s turbulent love life. His first marriage at the age of 23 to Allegra Mostyn-Owen in 1987 collapsed six years later after it emerged he was having an affair with childhood friend … Read more

How Carrie Symonds went from humble Tory press officer to Boris’ incredibly influential First Lady 

Carrie Symonds’ gushing announcement tonight that she is engaged to Boris Johnson and ‘hatching’ a baby caps a remarkable rise for the former Tory staffer – from PM’s mistress to fully fledged First lady.  Ms Symonds, 31, worked for the Tory party from 2009, before hitting the headlines when her affair with Mr Johnson came … Read more

How Boris Johnson is the fourth prime minister in 150 years to welcome a baby into Number 10 

Boris Johnson will become only the fourth prime minister in 150 years to welcome a baby into Number 10 Boris Johnson is not the first Prime Minister to welcome a baby into No 10  The Tory leader follows in the footsteps of David Cameron and Tony Blair  Mr Cameron welcome daughter Florence in Truro hospital … Read more

Boris Johnson only finally settled his divorce 11 days ago with ‘£4million agreement’

Boris Johnson finally settled his divorce with estranged wife Marina Wheeler just 11 days before announcing he and girlfriend Carrie Symonds are engaged and expecting a baby. The Prime Minister and Marina Wheeler, who separated in 2018, were given the go-ahead to officially end their marriage of more than 25 years on February 18.  Based on Mr … Read more

How Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds made history as first unmarried couple in Downing Street 

How Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds made history as first unmarried couple to live together in Downing Street Boris Johnson, 55, and Carrie Symonds, 31, have announced their engagement  Couple have also revealed they are expecting a baby together in early summer  They had made history as first unmarried couple to move into Downing Street  By … Read more

Bookmakers make Charlotte and James the favourites for Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’ baby name

Bookmakers make Charlotte and James the favourites for Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds’ baby name – ahead of Stanley, Winston and Emmeline     Favourite names include  By Joseph Laws For Mailonline Published: 18:30 GMT, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 18:35 GMT, 29 February 2020 Charlotte, James and even Winston are among the favourite odds … Read more