Larry the cat
Coverage of Larry the cat in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Politicians come and go’: Larry the cat welcomes 7th prime minister
Larry the cat, the U.K.’s Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, has welcomed his seventh prime minister at No. 10 Downing St. since 2011. The cat has served under six prime ministers, including David Cameron and Keir Starmer, and now prepares to greet incoming leader Andy Burnham. Larry is a media figure with over 900,000 followers on X, often commenting on politics.
- 'Politicians come and go': Larry the cat welcomes 7th prime minister
Larry the cat, the UK’s chief mouser at 10 Downing Street, has welcomed his seventh prime minister since 2011. He is transitioning from Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham, maintaining his role amidst political changes. Larry’s social media presence and media appearances highlight his status as a Downing Street icon.
- The Latest: Andy Burnham becomes seventh British prime minister in a decade
Andy Burnham is set to become the seventh British prime minister in a decade after succeeding Keir Starmer. The transition involves a formal ceremony at Buckingham Palace where King Charles III will ask Burnham to form the government.