My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms that his dog, Axel, will not be moving into 10 Downing Street. He cited concerns that the dog would not get along with Larry, the long-standing resident cat.
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My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham Close UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Laura Kuenssberg his dog Axel will be staying in Greater Manchester and will not be moving to No 10 Downing Street.
Burnham revealed he does not think his poodle-mix would get along with Larry the cat, who has lived at the residence for 15 years.
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