Claws out at Number 10: the real political stand-off between Larry the cat... a dog... and a cunning outsider

Cat vs Dog vs Fox

Monday 30 March 2015 13:00 BST

Downing Street cat Larry and police sniffer dog Bailey meet on the steps of 10 Downing Street (PA)

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Downing Street played host to a tense stand-off this morning – between the Prime Minister's cat and a police sniffer dog.

The spectacle entertained reporters waiting for something to happen on Downing Street this morning.

One BBC journalist captured footage of a third party entering the mix - a dashing fox.

Journalists were waiting for the Prime Minister to leave his residence to visit the Queen at Buckingham Palace today to dissolve Parliament.

The animals met on the steps of Number Ten (AFP/Getty Images)

The traditional journey down the Mall marks the official start of the 2015 general election campaign, which kicks off today.

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