This Cat is 10 Downing Street's Most Popular Influencer

All eyes are on Number 10 Downing Street, the official office and residence of the British Prime Minister, amid the brewing political storm over Britain in the midst of the Brexit crisis.

However, there’s another resident at 10 Downing Street that’s worth keeping an eye on. Larry the cat, the resident Chief Mouser at the Prime Minister’s abode has been sharing his opinionated views on the state of Brexit, British politics and other everyday cat problems on Twitter.

We’ve rounded up six reasons why you should follow Larry the cat on Twitter:

1. Larry isn’t too keen about his fellow occupant at Number 10, leading to some very catty remarks about the British Prime Minister Theresa May:

Must have slept through that day… pic.twitter.com/GYwHHghy2T
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) January 1, 2019

My pal @PoliticalPics snapped me making a quick getaway before Theresa got home… pic.twitter.com/I0jvybuN3p
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 17, 2018

Though he’s not held back from commenting on leaders other than May:

“If history teaches anything, it teaches that self-delusion in the face of unpleasant facts is folly.”
― Ronald Reagan https://t.co/AHrhZUkJU5
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 24, 2018

2. An opinionated voice on the Brexit situation, you have to admit that Larry is in a unique position to provide social commentary on the circumstances.

Who would be more likely to secure a good Brexit deal with the EU?
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) October 16, 2018

Summary of the draft agreement for the UK’s future relationship with the EU: pic.twitter.com/4zZCjRyVlS
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) November 22, 2018

3. His constant banter on politicians is reason alone to follow the outspoken cat.

Just a reminder that Michael Gove absolutely isn’t a slightly malfunctioning robot… 🤖 pic.twitter.com/np5JZ7ZTns
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) September 16, 2018

In fairness, they’re experts when it comes to those… https://t.co/m1moQIRu8d
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) December 24, 2018

My friend @PoliticalPics has captured me looking thrilled about MPs returning to Westminster tomorrow… pic.twitter.com/iWTdeIvPnC
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) September 4, 2018

4. His sense of honour and duty is an inspiration to many.

Lots of people asking me if I’m going to quit. Easy to answer: No.
My country needs more, now more than ever, so I’m going nowhere.
Now it’s your turn, Gove… pic.twitter.com/h7HanBSIMV
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) November 16, 2018

A serious point, if you’ll allow. The policeman stayed outside in the rain when I went into the warm Sometimes their duty is to assist us; sometimes it’s to save our lives. 23 police officers have been killed on duty since I came to No 10. They are missed.https://t.co/VJ1ga7Jl4X
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) November 20, 2018

5. Sure’s he’s got his opinions, but he’s got #moods just like everybody else. Larry’s a cat of the people.

Some say I’m sleeping, I say I’m lulling the mice into a false sense of security…
(Pic @justin_ng) pic.twitter.com/SnLggO6FJN
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) November 25, 2018

6. The drama from his ongoing rivalry with Palmerston, the Foreign Office cat. The two have been caught in (literal) vicious cat fights at Westminster several times.

Unlike the PM, I’m willing to take action when my team steps out of line. Palmerston is being transferred to Antarctica following this disgraceful incident…
(Photos @veripix) pic.twitter.com/wq90V9XrXv
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) July 24, 2018

I’m watching you, Palmerston… pic.twitter.com/rbjGhwQunV
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) July 28, 2016

While you’re following Larry, you might as well follow us too.

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