‘Chief Mousecatcher’ Larry Cat still awaits Prime Minister No. 7 as Keir Starmer calls it quits
British Prime Minister Starmer announced his resignation amid political turmoil, and “cabinet members” have once again attracted attention. Now waiting for the 7th Prime Minister in 10 years – Larry Cat, “Chief Rat Catcher of the Cabinet Office”Larry, a gray and white tabby cat who serves as the chief mouser at No. 10 Downing Street, has become one of Britain’s best-known political mascots over the years.After Starmer announced his resignation, the official “parody” account representing the cat published a number of sarcastic and humorous posts. “I have accepted Keir Starmer’s resignation as my chief servant and invited Andy Burnham to detail how many meals he feeds me every day,” it said on the X, referring to one of the main challengers to Starmer’s succession.In another post, a photo of 5PM who resigned mid-term was shared Rishi SunakThe only person who lost the election, it said, was “another loser.”Originally rescued from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Larry moved into Downing Street in 2011 and has since served under six British Prime Ministers, including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz TrussRishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.The cat is now regarded as a permanent icon of British politics, often appearing in photos with world leaders, journalists and government officials outside the Prime Minister’s residence.
