Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:21am on 16 Feb 2026,Monday International
Larry the Cat marked 15 years at 10 Downing Street on Sunday as Britain’s official Chief Mouser. The former stray was adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2011 under then Prime Minister David Cameron. He has served during six prime ministers and is seen as a steady presence during political change. His listed duties include greeting guests and checking security areas, along with “testing antique furniture for napping quality.” Photographer Justin Ng said Larry often appears during major visits and is “great at photo-bombing.” A Cambridge professor said his approval ratings are likely higher than most political leaders. (PC: ABC)
