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‘First Feline’ Larry Marks 15 Years as Britain’s Political Top Cat
Larry has served as Chief Mouser under six prime ministers, gaining over 877,500 X followers and becoming a symbol of continuity at Downing Street.
- Today, Larry the Downing Street cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street, having arrived on February 15, 2011, as the 'Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office.'
- Recruited to address a rodent problem, Larry was adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and his Downing Street biography lists duties including greeting guests, inspecting security, and testing furniture for naps.
- A media darling, Larry's X account @Number10cat has more than 877,500 fans and memorable moments include greeting Volodymyr Zelensky and causing a photographer to stumble.
- Continuity at Downing Street is embodied by Larry, who has provided stability across six prime ministers and now shares No. 10 with JoJo and Prince, the Starmer family cats.
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Larry The Cat: 15 Years Of Purr-litical Influence In United Kingdom
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government's official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence who has served under six prime ministers. Sometimes it seems like they have served under him.
The cat Larry celebrates his 15th birthday on Downing Street, a longevity far superior to most British leaders. Here are four things to know about the most famous feline in a country known for his love of animals.
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