By Hammad Kahlun
Scandinavian news Finland
Downing Street’s Famous Feline Responds to Starmer’s Exit
As political shockwaves followed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, an unexpected voice cut through the noise Larry the Cat, the official Chief Mouser of 10 Downing Street.
The reaction, posted on Larry’s widely followed social media account, was four words: “Another one bites the dust.”
Who Is Larry the Cat?
Larry holds the official title of Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, a role he has occupied since 2011 under multiple prime ministers including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and now Keir Starmer.
His social media account, managed by an anonymous handler, has built a global following by offering dry, witty commentary on British political life from the perspective of Downing Street’s most permanent resident.
The Post That Went Viral
The four-word response — a reference to the classic Queen song immediately went viral across X (formerly Twitter), accumulating tens of thousands of reactions within hours.
For many followers, the post captured a sentiment that formal political commentary could not: that Larry has now outlasted yet another occupant of Number 10.
Starmer’s Resignation: A Brief Overview
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, announced his resignation marking another chapter of political turbulence at Westminster.
No official statement detailing the full circumstances of his departure has been independently verified at the time of this report as sourced by journalist Hammad Kahlun via Scandinavian News Finland.
Larry: Downing Street’s Most Stable Fixture
While prime ministers come and go, Larry remains — a fact his social media account has never been shy about highlighting.
His tenure at 10 Downing Street spanning over a decade makes him arguably the most consistent presence in modern British political history, having witnessed more resignations than most senior civil servants.
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