As Keir Starmer announces exit, 'chief mouser' Larry the Cat stays on awaiting PM no 7
Larry the Cat, the long-serving 'Chief Mouser' at 10 Downing Street, remains in his post as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation. The cat has become a permanent fixture in British politics, having served under six different prime ministers since 2011.
Why it matters
Larry the Cat serves as a unique, non-partisan mascot for the UK government, highlighting the stability of the institution amidst frequent political leadership changes.
As Keir Starmer announces exit, chief mouser Larry the Cat stays on awaiting PM no 7 - The Times of India
The article reports on a lighthearted political human-interest story without taking a stance on the political turmoil.
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