Britain's Mouse-Catcher in Chief Larry the Cat Patiently Awaits Outside Downing Street

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12am on 05 Jul 2024,Friday UK Elections 2024

Larry the cat, famous for his role as the Britain's official mouse-catcher at 10 Downing Street, was spotted waiting outside the iconic black door. Unfazed by a crowd of photographers, he awaited the transition of power expected later Friday. Larry, recruited by former PM David Cameron in 2011 to tackle rats near the residence, symbolizes continuity in Downing Street amid political change. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to resign, paving the way for Labour leader Keir Starmer to meet with King Charles III for his official appointment as the new UK prime minister.

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