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Who is Larry the cat’s family?

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Bleurfghjj · 06/07/2024 13:41

Just seen mention of Larry the cat making an appearance for the first cabinet meeting. But… does someone live and sleep there continuously with him? Does he have a family? Is he a lone ranger, does he live independently? What’s the deal?

Who is Larry the cat’s family?
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pizzaHeart · 06/07/2024 18:08

TheYearOfSmallThings · 06/07/2024 14:08

Whoever adopted a male cat thinking it would be a good mouser should not be in charge of the country.

It was David Cameron.
He was the one who came out with the idea of Brexit referendum as well.

RocketsMagnificent7 · 06/07/2024 18:08

Zippedeedooda · 06/07/2024 15:55

Here’s Larrys message to Starmer.🤣

🤣🤣

Apparently they've already fallen out over football.

LlynTegid · 06/07/2024 18:05

I think it is time to consider Larry the cat's successor. You could have a poll and each person have to make a charitable donation to the cats home where the choice is made from. It would raise a lot of money no doubt.

Willmafrockfit · 06/07/2024 18:00

SoupDragon · 06/07/2024 17:15

It's not the original one - it was switched out for a metal one for security reasons.

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i still thought you were talking about the Cat for a minute

yorktown · 06/07/2024 17:56

SoupDragon · 06/07/2024 17:46

It could be custom made to look like a mini no. 10 door.

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I'll be writing to my MP asap.

JohnTheRevelator · 06/07/2024 17:51

RaspberryIce · 06/07/2024 13:43

I wonder how old he is. Will he have a state funeral one day?

He's 17! A pensioner in cat years.

SoupDragon · 06/07/2024 17:46

Wintersgirl · 06/07/2024 17:22

Oh ok but a catflap would still look awful in a beautiful door like that, it's so glossy it's like a mirror

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It could be custom made to look like a mini no. 10 door.

CobaltQueen · 06/07/2024 17:37

I am a big Gladstone fan but Larry also adorable 😍

user1471505494 · 06/07/2024 17:37

Cats don’t need owners they have staff

ladymalfoy45 · 06/07/2024 17:35

@Willmafrockfit Larry in the next Thursday Murder Club book.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 06/07/2024 17:28

TheYearOfSmallThings · 06/07/2024 14:08

Whoever adopted a male cat thinking it would be a good mouser should not be in charge of the country.

What they needed was a little brown/agouti female tabby.

There wouldn't be a mouse in the House within a couple of months. And she'd be the chair of COBRA.

LakeTiticaca · 06/07/2024 17:25

Cats don't have owners, they have staff.
The staff of number 10 are Larry's staff

Wintersgirl · 06/07/2024 17:22

SoupDragon · 06/07/2024 17:15

It's not the original one - it was switched out for a metal one for security reasons.

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Oh ok but a catflap would still look awful in a beautiful door like that, it's so glossy it's like a mirror

Zippedeedooda · 06/07/2024 17:21

Think Larry would have won the election if he’d put himself forward
Here’s the stats

Who is Larry the cat’s family?
Whatthechicken · 06/07/2024 17:21

SoupDragon · 06/07/2024 17:15

It's not the original one - it was switched out for a metal one for security reasons.

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Around 2000-2004 the door to number 10 was changed. An ex of mine was working in a factory in or around Southampton/Winchester where it was made.

SoupDragon · 06/07/2024 17:15

Wintersgirl · 06/07/2024 16:56

Plus the front door at No10 is probably the original one from the 1700s, it would not be allowed, Larry has many ways and means to come in I'm sure!

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It's not the original one - it was switched out for a metal one for security reasons.

Lifeomars · 06/07/2024 17:10

He is a wonderful cat and so confident in that environment, many cats would surely hate all the noise and crowds of press plus camera crews, but dear Larry just strolls around his kingdom

Lifeomars · 06/07/2024 17:09

SoupDragon · 06/07/2024 13:51

His Twitter account is amusing.

It's very funny, enjoy reading it and believing it really is a cat tapping away on his phone

Wintersgirl · 06/07/2024 16:56

Elliania · 06/07/2024 15:26

It'd probably be too much of a security risk. Plus 10 Downing Street is a Grade 1 listed building so it's most likely too much hassle, especially when there's already staff on hand to let him in/out whenever he wants.

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Plus the front door at No10 is probably the original one from the 1700s, it would not be allowed, Larry has many ways and means to come in I'm sure!

Callipygion · 06/07/2024 16:55

Dinnerdinnerchickenwinner · 06/07/2024 16:06

I think we can trust Larry's judgement, he seems the most likeable of the PMs we've had through Larry's tenure.

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He could probably still smell that pig’s head.

Needmorelego · 06/07/2024 16:49

@JimNast having seen your edit your post makes a bit more sense 🙂

Zippedeedooda · 06/07/2024 16:41

stayathomer · 06/07/2024 16:07

Zippedeedooda
no idea!!! brod and misneach are the stuff of legends, if you google them they literally used to just wander about and he always gives them a pat even when in the middle of something big!!!

Thanks
Have just been watching their antics.
Such lovely dogs!
I saw Larry posted on twitter sending his condolences when Brod passed away😔

Boomer55 · 06/07/2024 16:39

Bleurfghjj · 06/07/2024 13:41

Just seen mention of Larry the cat making an appearance for the first cabinet meeting. But… does someone live and sleep there continuously with him? Does he have a family? Is he a lone ranger, does he live independently? What’s the deal?

He’s the rat catcher there. He was a rescue cat that just blends in. The workers there feed him. But, he’s getting old now.🙂

Sugarfish · 06/07/2024 16:37

I’ve got a mate who works at the foreign office. Palmerston was very much loved there and the staff looked after him. So much so that he ended up putting on a bit of weight as they’d sneak him treats. During lockdown when most people were working from home, he went to live with a civil servant who took him home. When everyone returned to the office he did too, but he’d got used to the quieter life and was getting stressed out. They tried keeping him on, even gave him his own space that no one else was allowed in if he was in there, but he still wasn’t very happy. So they decided it was best for his wellbeing if he retired. He now lives in a lovely big house (rumoured to be with Sir Simon McDonald and his family) with a lovely big garden and is apparently doing very well.

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Bleurfghjj · 06/07/2024 16:37

Ketzele · 06/07/2024 16:08

I've been to No10 a couple of times and stroked Larry. He has a bed on the inside window sill, between the front door and the cubbyholes where visitors must leave their phones, where he graciously accepts pets from visiting dignitaries.

He is one of a number of Whitehall cats, who are all properly looked after. The place is riddled with mice - one department I worked in came alive with them after 6pm; in another, I had one run over my foot in a meeting. Cats are essential and also very loved.

The council will send someone out if someone gives them a ring

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