Fifteen years of Larry, Downing Street’s top bureau–cat

A charismatic and controversial British civil servant in Downing Street has just celebrated 15 years in office.

“I’ve surpassed Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I’m still going strong,” Larry’s office said. a statement We are celebrating your anniversary. “Only two Prime Ministers served here longer: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole. Bill and Bob – I’m coming for you…”

Larry, a brown-white tabby cat, is a member of the Cabinet Office head mouse We have been taking over a well-established portfolio since 2011.