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  • While No. 10 Downing Street might see a new Prime Minister move in after the UK elections this week, there's one resident who isn't going anywhere.

  • Larry the Cat, known officially as Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, has been in No. 10 for more than a decade, overseeing the departure of four Prime Ministers.

  • The tabby cat was a rescue, adopted by then Prime Minister David Cameron in 2011 to solve the building's rat crisis.

  • His day-to-day activities at the PM's official residence are, according to the government, greeting guests, inspecting security defenses and testing antique furniture for napping quality.

  • While he's seen Prime Ministers come and go, he's also ignored plenty of famous faces as they've visited his abode, including former President Donald Trump.

  • And ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden to Downing Street in 2023, Larry was removed from his favourite spot by a member of the Downing Street team.

  • Larry's resilience and diligence in his role has earned him a place in the hearts of the nation, as Britain's favourite mog and top cat of this most famous street.

While No. 10 Downing Street might see a new Prime Minister move in after the UK elections this week, there's one resident who isn't going anywhere.

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