Larry the cat, employed to hunt mice within the Prime Minister's residence within the UK, has seen 5 completely different British prime ministers throughout his tenure.
Larry was recruited from Battersea Animal Shelter in London in 2011 after a mouse was seen passing by way of the door of the residence throughout a reside broadcast.
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Born in 2007 and considered over 17 years previous, Larry has been residing in and round 10 Downing Road for over 10 years.
Larry, who is usually seen inside and typically outdoors, is also called the “mouse supervisor” of the residence.
Larry is the primary cat to tackle the function since Humphrey, a stray cat who was adopted in 1989 whereas he was hanging across the Prime Minister's residence throughout Margaret Thacther's time period and retired in 1997.
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Following the election in England, the prime minister has modified as soon as once more.
On Friday, Larry the cat's newest housemate, Labour chief Keir Starmer, took workplace in a landslide election victory.
In response to the official biography on the Prime Ministry's official web site, which introduces the cat, Larry was chosen for his means to catch mice.
For the primary time within the historical past of the Prime Minister's residence and workplace, the cat given the title of “Chief Mouser” was recorded as Larry.
Political analysts say Larry has performed a key function within the prime minister's public outreach and Downing has introduced No 10 nearer to the folks.
