Larry

Larry is a brown and white tabby who has served as Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street since February 2011 — making him the longest-serving occupant of that address. He was adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and has outlasted five Prime Ministers: Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss, and Sunak. His official title, Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, dates back to Henry VIII, though previous holders were more informal in tenure. Larry's duties include "greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences, and testing antique furniture for durability." His actual mousing has been the subject of considerable public debate — several mice were reported to have walked past him without incident on live television. He has his own verified Twitter account, maintained by Downing Street press staff, which provides dry commentary on political events. His tenure has spanned Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple leadership crises, leading many to describe him as the true stable force in British politics.