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British Prime Minister Announces Resignation, Sixth Change in Decade
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after two years in office. The move marks the sixth leadership change at 10 Downing Street in ten years.
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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after serving two years in office. The departure makes him the sixth prime minister to leave the post in the past decade.
Larry the Cat Remains at Downing Street Larry, a brown and white tabby, has served as chief mouser to the Cabinet Office since Feb. 15, 2011. He was recruited from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for his mouse-hunting skills. The cat has remained at 10 Downing Street through the administrations of David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Keir Starmer.
Larry has appeared alongside journalists and met visiting dignitaries, including former President Barack Obama. He has also had publicized encounters with other cats, including Palmerston, the former Foreign Office cat. His time at Downing Street has overlapped with the Brexit referendum, the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple government changes.
Starmer’s resignation will bring a seventh prime minister to the residence since 1735.
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