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 welcomes Andy Burnham as the seventh British prime minister to reside at Downing Street.
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The brief
Andy Burnham has arrived at No 10, where he was greeted by Larry the Cat. This marks the seventh prime minister Larry has welcomed during his tenure at Downing Street.
Coverage from Yahoo, CGTN, and The Independent emphasizes Larry's long-term presence at the residence, with Yahoo noting the feline's 15 years of service. The Economist and CGTN highlight the contrast between the stability of the cat and the rotating nature of the politicians.
Future coverage may focus on Larry's continued role as the prime minister's tenure progresses and further reflections on the cat's 15-year history at the address.
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Quick answers
Who is the new British prime minister?
The new prime minister is Andy Burnham.
How many prime ministers has Larry the Cat welcomed?
Larry has welcomed seven British prime ministers.
How long has Larry served at Downing Street?
According to Yahoo, Larry has had 15 years of service.
Coverage (5)
- Larry the cat welcomes another British PM to Downing Street The Lufkin Daily News · 19h ago
- Larry the Cat welcomes yet another prime minister into No 10 The Independent · 19h ago
- 'Politicians come and go': Larry the Downing St cat welcomes 7th PM newseu.cgtn.com · 19h ago
- Lessons from a cat about to outlast yet another prime minister The Economist · 19h 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 · 19h ago broke it first
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