Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Larry the Cat Welcomes New UK PM Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham became the new Prime Minister of the UK on July 20, 2026.
Larry the Cat, who lives at 10 Downing Street, welcomed him with a funny list of meal times.
Larry has seen many prime ministers come and go, and this is his seventh.
Some people are happy about Burnham's new ideas, while others are tired of so many changes in leadership.
Burnham promised big changes to help the country.
Meanwhile, Larry the Cat is just focused on his breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Andy Burnham became the UK's new Prime Minister on July 20, 2026.
Larry the Cat welcomed Burnham with a humorous to-do list outlining his meal times.
Larry has lived at 10 Downing Street since 2011 and is now on his seventh prime minister.
Public reactions to Burnham's appointment are mixed, with some praising his record and others expressing frustration over frequent leadership changes.
Burnham promised sweeping political and economic reforms in his first speech as PM.
- Who
- Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, and Larry the Cat, the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office.
- What
- Larry the Cat welcomed Andy Burnham with a humorous to-do list on X, outlining his meal times.
- When
- July 20, 2026.
- Where
- 10 Downing Street, London, UK.
- Why
- To humorously highlight the new PM's primary responsibility of keeping Larry the Cat happy.
Supporters
Skeptics
Leadership Change
Supporters
Praise Burnham's record and left-leaning politics, hopeful for change.
Skeptics
Express frustration over frequent leadership changes and lack of direct mandate.
Economic and Political Reforms
Supporters
Optimistic about Burnham's promises of sweeping reforms and devolution of power.
Skeptics
Skeptical about Burnham's ability to address economic issues and cost-of-living pressures.
- New Prime Minister
- Andy Burnham
- Date of Appointment
- July 20, 2026
- Predecessor
- Keir Starmer
- Larry the Cat's Residence
- 10 Downing Street since 2011
- Number of Prime Ministers Served by Larry
- 7
- Burnham's First Speech Promise
- To make the moment a 'circuit breaker' for Britain
- Larry's Meal Times
- Breakfast at 9, brunch at 10:30, lunch at noon with snacks in between