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 15 years of service at Downing Street by welcoming Andy Burnham as the seventh British prime minister to occupy No 10.
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The brief
Larry the cat has welcomed Andy Burnham to Downing Street. This marks the seventh British prime minister to be greeted by the feline during his 15 years of service at No 10.
Coverage from the Dawn, The Independent, and CGTN emphasizes the transient nature of the politicians Larry has seen, with one report quoting that "politicians come and go." The Economist and Yahoo have highlighted the cat's long tenure through photo retrospectives and analysis of his longevity relative to the occupants of the office. Future coverage may further detail Larry's historical role at Downing Street as he continues his service under the new administration.
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Quick answers
Who is the new prime minister Larry welcomed?
Andy Burnham.
How many prime ministers has Larry seen during his tenure?
Seven.
How long has Larry served at Downing Street?
15 years.
Coverage (6)
- ‘Politicians come and go’: Larry the cat welcomes seventh UK PM Dawn · 22h ago
- Larry the cat welcomes another British PM to Downing Street The Lufkin Daily News · 22h ago
- Larry the Cat welcomes yet another prime minister into No 10 The Independent · 22h ago
- 'Politicians come and go': Larry the Downing St cat welcomes 7th PM newseu.cgtn.com · 22h ago
- Lessons from a cat about to outlast yet another prime minister The Economist · 22h 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 · 22h ago
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