Boris Johnson 'feeling well' after being taken to hospital for 'routine operation'

Boris Johnson is recovering from a "routine operation on his sinuses" this morning, Downing Street has said.

The Prime Minister's spokesman said Mr Johnson went into an unnamed NHS hospital in London at 6am and he was back in Downing Street by 10am.

Mr Johnson is "feeling well'' and he is due to take meetings this afternoon, No 10 said.