British Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems to be the only one who seems to be rooting for him. The internet seems to agree that one public figure should stay in power after the current PM is ousted.
Over the course of a week, Larry the Cat, the chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, has been on top of the news. The parody account under the cat's name has been spoofing Johnson's "midlife crisis" as it rocks the UK's political landscape. Johnson will remain in power until a new leader is found. The process of choosing a new leader will be announced next week.
I can no longer live with a Prime Minister that I don't like. Either he goes, or I do” has racked up over 44,000 retweets.
Johnson came to power in a landslide victory for his Conservative Party, but his tenure was a joke due to scandals such as "lockdown parties". The most recent embarrassment to rock his administration was when a conservative lawmaker appointed by Johnson was accused of groped two men at a London club. Johnson was warned of Pincher's past actions. There were a lot of resignations from high ranking ministers and officials.
The Independent reported that Larry the Cat was brought into British politics in 2011. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home took in a stray cat that became the official rat catcher in residence. He will stay in his position even after Johnson is ousted. Larry has been in his position for more than any other British leader.
The current prime minister said in his farewell speech that he had fought so hard in the last few days to stay in power so that he could continue to do what he promised in 2019. It would be eccentric to change governments when we are delivering so much.
Even national news couldn't help but focus on the nation's favorite feline during the political scandal.
Even though there is a political crisis, the nation has focused on Larry the Cat. The leader of the party said that almost anyone in parliament would be a better leader.