Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer admitted that the famous Downing Street cat attracts the attention of world leaders when they visit - even more so than 'the rest of us put together' Larry the cat is a hit with international leaders (Image: Getty Images)

Larry the Cat is one of the UK’s most charming diplomats, according to Sir Keir Starmer. ‌

The Prime Minister claimed that No10’s feline gets “more attention than all the rest of us put together”. ‌

He said: “I’ve had no end of international leaders where we do the handshake on the door, but the moment Larry makes an appearance their total focus goes somewhere else.” ‌

Even members of pop supergroup One Direction were keen to meet Larry, who remains in the important role of chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, The Tim

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