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 has welcomed his seventh British prime minister, Andy Burnham, to 10 Downing Street after 15 years of service.
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The brief
Larry the Cat has greeted Andy Burnham as the seventh prime minister to occupy 10 Downing Street during the feline's tenure. The animal has served at the residence for 15 years.
Coverage from Yahoo, The Independent, and CGTN emphasizes the transient nature of the politicians who pass through the residence compared to the cat's longevity. The Economist and The Lufkin Daily News also report on the transition.
Future coverage may continue to document Larry's tenure as he potentially outlasts the current administration.
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Quick answers
Who is the new prime minister Larry welcomed?
Andy Burnham.
How many prime ministers has Larry seen in total?
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 · 18h ago
- Larry the cat welcomes another British PM to Downing Street The Lufkin Daily News · 18h ago
- Larry the Cat welcomes yet another prime minister into No 10 The Independent · 18h ago
- 'Politicians come and go': Larry the Downing St cat welcomes 7th PM newseu.cgtn.com · 18h ago
- Lessons from a cat about to outlast yet another prime minister The Economist · 18h 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 · 18h ago
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