Ben Shephard sparks fury with Larry the Cat announcement as fuming co-star hits out
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThis Morning's Ben Shephard made a sombre interruption to the popular ITV programme with a distressing update concerning Downing Street's beloved Larry the Cat.
The venerable 16 year old mouser, who has been a fixture at Number 10 since 2011, serving dutifully through various administrations since his introduction during David Cameron's tenure, isn't technically owned by the Prime Minister but became a part of the establishment under Conservative rule.
Rescued from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home back in 2011, Larry has cohabited with several canine counterparts, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Labrador, Nova.
With reports swirling that Sir Keir Starmer might introduce a family dog to Downing Street, fulfilling a promise to his children for a pet, speculation is rife about Larry's future.
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