Larry the Cat 'comments' on Starmer's resignation: 'I accepted his resignation'

Larry the Cat, the official resident feline of 10 Downing Street, has responded to Keir Starmer's resignation with characteristic wit. In a post on X, Larry announced that he had accepted Starmer's resignation from the role of "chief servant" and invited Andy Burnham, a potential candidate for prime minister, to elaborate on how many meals per day he would provide.

This year, Larry marked 15 years as the government's chief mouser. Starmer was the sixth prime minister Larry has served. The 19-year-old cat frequently captures public attention, often seen lounging by the entrance of No. 10 in central London. He has become as iconic to the Downing Street landscape as the famous black door where government announcements are made.

Larry arrived at Downing Street in February 2011, when then-Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha adopted him from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. His official duty is to control the rodent population, but over the years he has provided comic relief during some of the most tense moments in British politics—often spotted stretching on the steps, hunting pigeons, or giving interviews to the press.