Larry the cat, Britain's longest-serving 'official', has 'accompanied' 6 prime ministers!

2026-06-24 11:57:58Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Larry the cat, Britain's longest-serving 'official', has
Larry the Cat

The UK has had six prime ministers since 2011, but one Downing Street resident has remained unchanged throughout this period: Larry the cat .

While political leaders have come and gone, Larry has continued to maintain his special position at Number 10, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in the British Prime Minister's residence.

Since his arrival at Downing Street in 2011, Larry has closely observed the mandates of David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and most recently Keir Starmer .

While some of them have stayed in office for years, others, like Liz Truss, left after just 45 days.

Throughout this time, Larry has retained the official title of " Chief Ratcatcher ," a role that has made him an integral part of British political life.

In addition to his symbolic duty, Larry has often become the protagonist of media moments, participating in official receptions, conferences, and farewell ceremonies for outgoing prime ministers.

With more than a decade in Downing Street, he is considered by many Britons to be the country's most stable institution, in a period when British politics has experienced frequent changes in direction.


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