Animal welfare charity Battersea welcomes the Government's plans to reform the rental sector, as outlined in the King's Speech earlier today. The charity is hopeful that the Government will also address key animal welfare issues affecting pets and their owners in the UK, not included in today’s Speech.

Following today’s announcement of the newly elected Prime Minister, Downing Street’s Chief Mouser and ex-Battersea cat Larry may be preparing for a new feline to move into Number 10; Kier Starmer’s rescue cat, Jojo.