Larry the Cat welcomes Andy Burnham, his 7th British prime minister, to Downing Street: A look back at the feline's 15 years of service in photos
Larry the Cat marks a milestone in Downing Street as he greets Andy Burnham, the seventh prime minister to take office during his 15-year tenure.
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The brief
Larry the Cat has formally welcomed Andy Burnham to 10 Downing Street. This event marks the seventh prime minister the resident cat has observed since beginning his service at the official residence.
Coverage from outlets including The Independent, The Economist, and Yahoo highlights the feline's longevity in Downing Street. Reporting focuses on his 15 years of continuous presence, often contrasting his tenure with the high turnover rate of government leadership.
Future reports will likely continue to track the cat's role as a fixture of the British government. Coverage does not yet specify how the feline will interact with the new administration.
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Quick answers
How long has Larry the Cat been at Downing Street?
Larry has been in service for 15 years.
How many prime ministers has Larry served under?
Larry has welcomed seven prime ministers to Downing Street.
Who is the latest prime minister to be welcomed by Larry?
Andy Burnham is the seventh prime minister to take office during Larry's tenure.
Coverage (6)
- ‘Politicians come and go’: Larry the cat welcomes seventh UK PM Dawn · 19h ago
- Larry the cat welcomes another British PM to Downing Street The Lufkin Daily News · 19h ago
- Larry the Cat welcomes yet another prime minister into No 10 The Independent · 19h ago
- 'Politicians come and go': Larry the Downing St cat welcomes 7th PM newseu.cgtn.com · 19h ago
- Lessons from a cat about to outlast yet another prime minister The Economist · 19h ago
- Larry the Cat welcomes Andy Burnham, his 7th British prime minister, to Downing Street: A look back at the feline's 15 years of service in photos Yahoo · 19h ago
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