Jeremy Hunt’s children left notes to welcome Sir Keir Starmer’s son and daughter to Downing Street.

I thought I read somewhere that Keir Starmer's daughter said she refused to live in Downing Street?
I've not seen a photo of the Starmer family together outside there yet, unless I've missed it.
Is Keir Starmer bringing his dog? Does he have one, like Rishi and Boris?

I think he has a cat called JoJo…

i doubt we will see such a picture, at least not until they are both over 18 and only if they wish to do so.
which is unlikely, i think.
you must be mistaken about that quotation; the parents v much respect and protect their children's privacy.

I thought that was lovely of the Hunt children, I don’t imagine it’s much fun for any of them living in Downing Street.

Assuming that they have stables there, if I was Keir I’d bribe my daughter with having a pony at Chequers. I know that would have worked with my daughter!

What a kind,thoughtful thing to do.

Most teenagers want to be with their mates though, not stuck in some boring country house? I bet they will find it hard, and I’m glad their anonymity is being protected.

Such a good thing to hear Urmstongran.
I have been impressed with the courtesy and respect shown by many MP's , in success and defeat- Rishi Sunak speaking well of Kier Starmer, and Kier Starmer referring to Rishi Sunak's importance in being the first PM of Asian origin.
Not all MP's, obviously....

Grandmadinosaur

What a kind,thoughtful thing to do.

Little girls in particular are very thoughtful I think, I bet they instigated it.

i'm guessing it was the mother's idea, mrs hunt.

you must be mistaken about that quotation; the parents v much respect and protect their children's privacy
I think you'll find it was during an interview on ITV welbeck. Starmer said of his son and daughter, They are worried about it, because, I think any parent would understand this, if you are a teenage child you don’t want things to change. I'm worried about the impact and, inside, I think they are.

He seems to be a likeable sort of bloke, I think, with almost everyone.
Rishy was very gracious, everyone does seem to wish him the best - even some people who despise Labour government.

I think that was a lovely thing to do. I think it will be helpful for KS’s children to realise that other children have lived in Downing Street.
I had never seen Jeremy Hunt’s children before they all left together after the election. I’ve never liked JH at all, but they looked a nice family. The same when Gordon Brown left, it was the first time I’d seen his children. They’ll be all grown up by now.

MayBee70

I think he has a cat called JoJo…

Nooo! Larry will not like that. I can't see that working at all. He already has fights with Palmerston from the Foreign Office.

Lots of great photos and video here of Larry with everyone including Trump and Obama!

www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/11/larry-cat-first-chief-mouser-serve-six-prime-ministers/

maddyone

I think that was a lovely thing to do. I think it will be helpful for KS’s children to realise that other children have lived in Downing Street.
I had never seen Jeremy Hunt’s children before they all left together after the election. I’ve never liked JH at all, but they looked a nice family. The same when Gordon Brown left, it was the first time I’d seen his children. They’ll be all grown up by now.

One of Gordon’s children has cystic fibrosis. I do hope he’s doing well. It must have been awful for them after losing their first child .

Very thoughtful of the children. They don’t care about politics, just human beings and good for them.

Chocolatelovinggran

Such a good thing to hear Urmstongran.
I have been impressed with the courtesy and respect shown by many MP's , in success and defeat- Rishi Sunak speaking well of Kier Starmer, and Kier Starmer referring to Rishi Sunak's importance in being the first PM of Asian origin.
Not all MP's, obviously....

I agree, it was good to hear it.

Chestnut

MayBee70

I think he has a cat called JoJo…

Nooo! Larry will not like that. I can't see that working at all. He already has fights with Palmerston from the Foreign Office.

Lots of great photos and video here of Larry with everyone including Trump and Obama!

www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/11/larry-cat-first-chief-mouser-serve-six-prime-ministers/

As long as JoJo realises the pecking order and who is Top Cat in charge of the country!
(Hint, it's not Starmer 🐱)

Chestnut

MayBee70

I think he has a cat called JoJo…

Nooo! Larry will not like that. I can't see that working at all. He already has fights with Palmerston from the Foreign Office.

Lots of great photos and video here of Larry with everyone including Trump and Obama!

www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/11/larry-cat-first-chief-mouser-serve-six-prime-ministers/

There has to be a book in there somewhere for Larry to write his memoires.

Isn't it a shame that all the kindness and courtey being shown between politicians and parties being shown since the election couldn't have informed discourse between them for the last 5, or possibly 10 years.

I am reminded of a comment on DD's school report when she was 11 'after a year of awkward and difficult behaviour, in the last six weeks she has shown us just how nice she can be'

I would say the same about our politicians.

Nice gesture! However, I doubt whether the Starmer cat can expect such a warm welcome from Larry Six Prime Ministers have previously served under him and I suspect everytine a new feline is moved in, his thoughts are "here we go again, I'll be duffing up yet another hapless mog to show him/her who's top cat around here"

I hope the Starmer children can continue to be shielded so far as is possible from publicity. Their parents never use their names but I noticed the DMail printed the older child’s name recently at the same time acknowledging the parents refusal to do so.

A kind and friendly note from the Hunt children is another positive to read about. Wouldn’t it be good to see more attempts at consensus and less shouting down. Mind you, finding consensus with Galloway or Farage parties seems unlikely.

I wonder what impact growing up at No 10 has on children. I imagine it's hard to manage successfully.

It's lovely to hear that. Very kind and thoughtful of the children.