Kimberly Quinn has baby boy

David Blunkett's former lover Kimberly Quinn is recovering in hospital today after giving birth to a son.

Mrs Quinn, 44, and her baby were said to be "doing well" after a Caesarean section delivery at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington.

The birth is expected to lead to a second court battle between the former home secretary and Mrs Quinn.

Mr Blunkett, 57, is already involved in a proceedings over the paternity of Mrs Quinn's two-year-old son William.

Her husband Stephen, 60, said last night: "I'm very pleased. Everything is fine." Mr Blunkett quit office after a row over a visa that was fast-tracked for Mrs Quinn's nanny.