UK PM Burnham Won't Bring Dog to Downing Street Over Cat
New UK Prime Minister Andrew Burnham announced he would not bring his dog Axel to Downing Street due to concerns about the resident cat Larry, who has lived there since 2011. The cat's official X account responded with approval.
Consensus
- Andrew Burnham became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 20 July.
- Burnham's dog, a poodle mix named Axel, will not move to Downing Street.
- The resident cat at Downing Street, Larry, has lived there since 2011.
- Burnham stated that Axel and Larry would likely not get along.
- The official X account of cat Larry responded with approval to the news.
- The tradition of cats living in UK prime ministerial residences dates back to the 15th century.
- Larry received official status and a symbolic annual salary of £100 in 1929.
Points of divergence
- Burnham promised to conduct the deepest reforms in 40 years and radically change the political model. — vesti
- Burnham joked that the British public would not approve of disturbing Larry's long-standing peace. — vm
- Burnham described his dog as behaving like a 'little evil person'. — m24
- Burnham's dog Axel will have to stay in northern England to avoid disturbing the resident pet. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (5 sources)
- New UK Prime Minister Will Not Bring His Dog to Downing Street Due to Cat Larry — Вести
- New UK Prime Minister Bernam Says He Won't Bring His Dog to Downing Street Due to Cat Larry — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Cat Larry is happy that the Prime Minister of Bernham's dog will not move in with him at his residence — Вечерняя Москва
- Bernham Declares He Will Not Bring His Dog to Downing Street to Disturb Cat Larry — Вечерняя Москва
- Cat Larry is happy that a dog from the new British Prime Minister will not move in with him — Москва 24