In pictures: Blair baby arrives

Downing Street's latest arrival, baby Leo Blair, has caused a wave of excitement. While mother Cherie and son took a well-earned rest, the prime minister spoke of his joy at being a father again.

Media attention has been mounting over the past week

In the spotlight: Baby Leo was born at the Chelsea and Westminster hospital

It's a boy: The proud prime minister talks to the press

Mr Blair clasps a mug etched with a picture of his three older children, Kathryn, Euan and Nicky

Here's looking at you kid: The baby has been named after the PM's father, Leo Blair

Cherie's father, actor Tony Booth, plays the other proud grandfather

Flowers from the famous and the general public arrived throughout the day

Knock, knock: Could it be a Teddy Blair arriving at Downing Street?

Congratulations from a well-wisher