Larry the Cat Welcomes 7th Prime Minister Andy Burnham at No. 10
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Updated · The Independent · Jul 20
Larry the Cat Welcomes 7th Prime Minister Andy Burnham at No. 10
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jul 20
Summary
Andy Burnham became Larry the cat’s seventh prime minister on Monday, with the longtime Downing Street mouser greeting the incoming leader as he replaced Keir Starmer.
Larry has lived at 10 Downing Street since February 2011, serving under six previous premiers from David Cameron to Starmer after being adopted to tackle a rodent problem.
Now about 19 and followed by more than 900,000 people on X, Larry has become a fixture of British politics, often appearing in photo opportunities with visiting leaders.
Burnham’s arrival could bring a new household wrinkle: UK media noted his family has a dog, and it remains unclear whether the animal will move into No. 10.