Britain’s Politicians Are Holding An Election For Their Cats

All you need to know about the candidates for the 2015 Westminster Cat of the Year.

Six British politicians have put their cats up for election as the 2015 Westminster Cat of the Year.

Six British politicians have put their cats up for election as the 2015 Westminster Cat of the Year.

Billy, one of the entrants to the tightly fought election.

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This is Archie, who "commands the couch" of Stephen Hammond MP.

This is Archie, who "commands the couch" of Stephen Hammond MP.

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In his manifesto, Archie says his European background has shaped his politics: "I was born in Portugal and abandoned in a cardboard box. I made a lot of noise until I was noticed. Six weeks, a pet passport and lots of jabs later I arrived in Wimbledon. How's that for freedom of movement in the EU!"

Archie's interests include "sleep, supper, tummy tickling, and sleep", and he believes his good looks will be enough to secure victory.


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