Downing Street prepares plan for announcing death of Larry the cat
Downing Street officials are preparing a “media plan” to announce the eventual passing of Larry the cat, The Independent understands.
Larry has become a widely loved fixture of Downing Street and is often seen outside the door to Number 10 during major political events and news broadcasts.
The 17-year-old ‘chief mouser’ is thought to be in his final years, having already outlived the average lifespan for a tabby cat.
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42 comments
Starmer will be gone before Larry. Calling it now.
DON'T scare me like that. 🥺
I thought he had passed already.
You get Larry and we in the States get JD Vance and Krusty Noem. Doesn’t seem fair, does it?
I had one cat that lived 22 years. He may be around a lot longer.
Looks like Kire will be takin a trip to Battersea😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧😸😸🐈⬛🐈⬛🐾🐾😻😻
Surely Downing Street has far more important things to worry about than a cat??
We don't need to know this. Why scare the public with a news like this?
If this is a comprehension test, many have failed🤦♀️
HE’S STILL ALIVE, DIMWITS
Prayers of protection for Larry.
I can see Starmer being pushed out of office fast if Larry passes away on his watch.
I wonder if Larry feels sad when PM's leave and new ones come. Not everyone is going to pay him the best attention. Some may not like cats as much as others.
Is Larry ok?? 🥹🥹❤️🇦🇺🇬🇧
Larry was head mouser at a Home Depot store before being selected for his royal role!
Larry your has old had you feel like a kitten.dont put a curse on beautiful Larry he's got plenty of lives left yet.🐈❤️🥰🐈❤️🥰
They did this for yrs for the queen.
The title gave me the heartbreak!
STARMER WILL HAVE HIM JAILED ""HE KNOWS TOO MUCH""🤣🤣LARRY FOR PRIME MINISTER😂😂
👎🧐
has dowing street made arrangements for two tier Starmer departure which will be much sooner than Larry the cats
Miaow.
I hope they don’t have to publish this obituary yet for years to come. Larry is one of the very few stories on the political stage that brings smiles, even love, on the part of the public.
This cat is singlepawedly uniting the proverbial kingdom.
Fncking clickbait!
And it’s not even an Onion story….
In fact, Larry, the Chief Mouser over the years has become a popular icon at 10 Downing Street London.
Indeed, the Prime Ministers of the UK had spared some time in the past few decades to have a snapshot with him. Even, Sunak's seen there.
Thankfully, there are still many animal lovers around at 10 Downing Street London to take care of it.
Well my cat is 16 in November, I am planning to celebrate her birthday, as she will be the oldest pet we have had, to negative for poor Larry.
Betty says good afternoon Larry. ❤️❤️
Larry IS Prime Minister to me! Don’t scare us like this!! He could have a good few more years yet
Yes true. You mustn’t decide how long anyone can live
you mustn’t go for any euthanasiathat would be cruel.Yes proper diet (protein and electrolyte source ) and care and love are few basic the things Larry and animals deserve.
After 17 years you'd think they'd give him a cat door.
Blessings ❤🙏😽
Larry should get the chance to choose and train a successor kitten. He has important skills that could be passed on.
You scared me.
BOOOO
Too bad real Brits are not considered staples in "British Life" anymore. 🙁
PM Starmer had Larry out down for political reasons. Too conservative.
This is must be fake news. Larry will live forever
Well since the country is running so well I suppose they've got nothing else to do..
Don’t let them fool you! Everyone knows Larry the cat is the actual prime minister!
Damn! That headline scared me! 😮
THEY are soooooooooo fortunate to have LARRY!!! Kudos to the Brits for understanding the value of our pets….especially Cats. …from California
Operation Meowndon Bridge?
I don't even want to think about that day.
Our cat, Solomon, lived to be 21. Vet said he was the oldest cat he had in his practice. We adopted him when he was 6 months old from a shelter. He was slated to be euthanize the next day. Was the best addition to our family. So, "Long live Larry!"
Nooooo im not ready, am not hearing ittt