Larry the Cat, a 16-year-old rescue tabby, will continue on as "chief mouser" at the residence of the prime minister following the election of Keir Starmer.

The political world’s favourite feline, Larry the Cat, has lived in Downing Street for over a decade after being adopted during David Cameron ’s time as PM.

Larry the cat was alleged to be in ill health over the weekend – but No.10 has now claimed otherwise, leaving fans delighted.

Larry the Cat – the “chief mouser” of Downing Street – isn’t going anywhere. Or at least he’d better not be.

New prime minister or not, Larry the cat is here to stay. The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office will remain in 10 Downing Street even after Britain welcomes Liz Truss as prime minister.

Larry the Cat – the “chief mouser” of Downing Street – isn’t going anywhere. Or at least he’d better not be.

Larry the Cat is seen in front of No. 10 Downing St. on July 5, 2022. He has now been on the job as Chief Mouser at the British prime minister's official residence for a dozen years.

Larry the Cat – the “chief mouser” of Downing Street – isn’t going anywhere. Or at least he’d better not be.

In Larry’s case, the fox was roaming around his patch outside of the prime minister’s residence at Downing Street when the cat went into full attack mode, chasing off an animal twice his size ...

Downing Street’s Chief Mouser Larry the cat is “happy and healthy”, a spokesperson has confirmed, following reports he was seriously unwell. The 16-year-old feline has resided at Number 10 ...

Senior writer Larry Mayer chats with former Bears offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams about switching from defense to offense, the magical 2001 season and much more.

For the last 13 years, Larry the Cat has served as the United Kingdom’s “Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office,” the AP noted — and has made a name for himself.