PM's dog Axel to remain in the North
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed his pet poochon will not be moving to Downing Street.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed his dog, Axel, will not be moving to Downing Street. The bichon frise-poodle cross, also known as a poochon, will remain in the north of England. Mr Burnham revealed this during his first major broadcast interview with the BBC, stating concerns that Axel "wouldn’t get on with Larry", the famous resident cat of No 10.
Axel's History
Axel was adopted by Mr Burnham and his wife approximately 10 years ago from Dogs Trust Shrewsbury. He spent a brief 12 days at the shelter before being rehomed. Mr Burnham affectionately referred to his pet as "Famous Axel" during the interview.
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During the same interview, Mr Burnham discussed his family's reaction to his appointment as prime minister. He mentioned his close relationship with his parents. Mr Burnham's father, who has Alzheimer's, was unable to attend the visit to Downing Street. Mr Burnham described the emotional experience of visiting Downing Street without his father present as "bittersweet."
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+Why won’t Axel the dog move to Downing Street?
Axel will not move to Downing Street because the Prime Minister worries he wouldn’t get on with Larry, the resident cat at No 10. This decision was confirmed during his first major BBC interview after becoming Prime Minister.
+Where did Axel the dog come from?
Axel was adopted from Dogs Trust Shrewsbury about 10 years ago and spent only 12 days at the shelter before being rehomed. The Prime Minister has affectionately called him ‘Famous Axel’ since then.
+How did the Prime Minister’s family react to his appointment?
The Prime Minister described the experience as ‘bittersweet’ because his father, who has Alzheimer’s, could not attend the visit to Downing Street. He spoke about his close relationship with his parents during the interview.
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