Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:08pm on 22 Jun 2026,Monday International
Larry the Cat, the famous Chief Mouser of 10 Downing Street, has once again become a symbol of continuity in British politics after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned from office. Larry has lived at Downing Street since 2011 and has now outlasted six prime ministers, including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Starmer. Originally adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to help control mice, Larry has become one of the most recognised figures at the Prime Minister’s residence. His long stay highlights a rare sense of stability amid years of political change in the United Kingdom. (PC: X)
