Ex-PM Boris Johnson and wife Carrie announce birth of their fourth child in Instagram post

 Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have a welcomed a surprise new baby girl.

Mrs Johnson, 37, revealed her fourth child with the Tory politician, 60 - and his ninth - is called Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson who was born on May 21.

In an adorable Instagram post on Saturday, the Johnsons enjoyed pizza to celebrate the birth of their daughter at University College London Hospital.

Mrs Johnson captioned it: “Welcome to the world Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson born on 21st May.

“Aka Pops, Pop Tart. I can’t believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten.

“Not sure I’ve slept a minute since you were born as can’t stop looking at how completely lovely you are.

“Thank you so much to the amazing maternity team at UCLH and particularly to Asma and Patrick who have looked after me so well through all my pregnancies. I really cannot thank you guys enough.

“Wilf, Romy and Frank are utterly delighted, particularly Romy who was desperate for a little sister. Bring on the matching dresses.

“A final gang member. Back from hospital now and time for cocktails and pizza with my tiny baby snoozing on my lap. Life doesn’t get any better.”

Together, the couple already share Wilf, five, Romy, three, and 22-month-old Frank. They got married in May 2021.

Mr Johnson has four other children with ex-wife Marina Wheeler, and a child born in 2009 as a result of an affair with art consultant Helen Macintyre.