Larry the cat is usually seen strutting round Downing Street, eager to point out who’s boss.
The pet has been pictured perched outside the black door marking his territory, however many have questioned how he behaves inside.
Now, Rishi Sunak’s spouse Akshata Murty, 43, has revealed “heated exchanges” have taken place between him and their household’s fox pink Labrador retriever, Nova – and Larry has gained the argument.
Offering a uncommon glimpse into life in No 10, she advised the Sky Kids FYI present: “Nova has mixed emotions about (living here) because she sometimes doesn’t get on with Larry the Cat.
“And they’ve had some heated exchanges and Larry’s come out on top.
“So she might have some mixed opinions on living here. But, you know, our family is so grateful to be here.”
Latest pet reshuffle
Larry has lived in No10 for 12 years, accompanying 5 prime ministers – David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Mr Sunak – all through the political turmoil of the final decade.
But Nova is not the first pet in a Prime Minister’s family to enter Larry’s stomping floor, as Boris Johnson and his spouse Carrie had a Jack Russell referred to as Dilyn, who was rescued from a puppy farm.
