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This dominant tradition in the party has long insisted on appeasing powerful interests. But it’s unsuited to modern times, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The 19-year-old tabby, officially known as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, often appears outside the Prime Minister’s door.

‘He represents stability, and that’s at a premium,’ says an expert as Larry the Cat marks 15 years of service at Downing Street

Labour foreign secretary Yvette Cooper suggested Moscow could face new sanctions, while his widow has called for Vladimir Putin to be held accountable

Yvette Cooper also shrugged off suggestions it was weak for the PM to attack his domestic political opponents during a major international speech.

In a political landscape often defined by upheaval and leadership churn, one resident of 10 Downing Street has remained a constant. Larry, the British government’s official Chief Mouser, marked 15 years in the role on Sunday, becoming one of the most enduring figures associated with the prime minister’s residence.

Renters ‘appalled’ after Labour puts off introduction of decent homes standard until 2035

Ukrainian president also urges Europe to ‘stand up to Russia’ and warns against any half-baked peace deal. What we know on day 1,453

‘The cost of chaos under the Labour Party is growing and getting worse’, says the SNP Westminster leader