Mrs Cherie Blair, wife of the British prime minister, has been treated in hospital after suffering a miscarriage.
She was admitted to hospital after being taken ill in Downing Street last night and was discharged this morning following an operation.
"She had an operation under general anaesthetic and was discharged this morning. The prime minister was at the hospital with her and both would like to thank the hospital for their support and care. Mrs Blair is now resting," a Downing Street spokesman said.
Mrs Blair, a successful lawyer, gave birth to her last child, Leo, in May 2000. She is to turn 48 next month.
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