Bella, a fourteen-year-old cat belonging to Waveney Valley MP Adrian Ramsay, has been named Purr Minister 2026, earning the title of Westminster's Top Cat. She received 877 votes from the public, surpassing the Bishop of Newcastle's cat, Ebba, who garnered 741 votes.
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The Purr Minister competition, organized by Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, has been held annually since 2014 to raise awareness of cat welfare issues. Ramsay expressed his pride, stating, "I'm delighted that the real boss of our house, Bella, has been crowned Purr Minister of the United Kingdom."
Each year, pets from across Westminster compete for the coveted title. Previous winners include Patrick, the cat of House Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and Larry, the feline resident at Number 10.