Larry The Cat Outlasts 6 Prime Ministers At Downing Street
Hindustan Times
While British Prime Ministers come and go, one four-legged resident has become the symbol of survival at 10 Downing Street.
Meet Larry the Cat, the undisputed ruler of the UK’s most famous political address.
As of June 2026, Larry has outlasted six Prime Ministers and is currently waiting to welcome his seventh.
Following the recent resignation of Keir Starmer, Larry’s incredible political scorecard reads: David Cameron (The PM who brought him in), Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss (who famously lasted only 45 days), Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer (the latest to resign) .
The building was facing a major rodent problem, so Larry was given the grand, official title of Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office.
Larry belongs to the house and the staff, not to any individual politician. So when a Prime Minister packs their bags, Larry stays put.