23 September 2023, 22:06 | Updated: 24 September 2023, 08:23
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Downing Street’s chief mouser Larry the Cat is in ill-health, experiences declare.
The beloved feline has been poorly for a while in accordance with the Sun on Sunday – with officers being stated to be making ready a comms technique within the case of his dying.
It is assumed that an official social media submit from the Government will announce the unhappy information.
A Westminster supply stated: “Larry is much loved not only in Downing Street but across the country.
“No one wants to think the worst, but unfortunately we must prepare for it.”
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Tabby stray Larry is 16 years-old and has been in Downing Street since 2011 – when he was adopted by former Prime Minister David Cameron.
Though meant to be a household pet, he remained after the Camerons left in 2016 and was charged with demousing the Prime Minister’s official residence.
Stray tabby cat Larry is 16 years-old – which is round 84 in cat years.
Downing Street’s web site states: “Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences and testing antique furniture for napping quality.
“His day-to-day responsibilities also include contemplating a solution to the mouse occupancy of the house.”
