There have been many pets in the corridors of power over the years... cats, dogs and would you believe a horse..? Test out your knowledge of political pets' corner...

Question 1

How did the last Downing Street cat, Humphrey, get his name?

A: It was a stray, and came with a name tag around its neck B: In honour of the journalist John Humphreys, who had recently interviewed the Prime Minister C: After Norma Major�s favourite uncle D: After the scheming top civil servant in Yes, Minister

Question 2

Which of the following was not one of David Blunkett�s guide dogs?

A: Lucy B: Sadie C: Ruby D: Danielle

Question 3

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell became famous for campaigning with his dog, Spike, which he dressed in what?

A: Spiked collar B: Blue knitted jumper C: Union flag waistcoat D: Louis Vuitton dog hoodie

Question 4

What type of animal was Toby, Winston Churchill�s favourite pet in later life?

A: A green budgerigar B: A dalmatian C: A Manx cat D: A llama

Question 5

Which former Labour Deputy Leader�s dog, Buster, published his own diaries in 1998?

A: John Prescott B: Margaret Beckett C: Roy Hattersley D: Dennis Healey

Question 6

Which prominent Conservative has a passion for cats � so much that her website has a section devoted to them?

A: Margaret Thatcher B: Ann Widdecombe C: Theresa May D: Caroline Spelman

Question 7

London Mayor Ken Livingstone is famous for his love of which animal?

A: Goldfish B: Frogs C: Toads D: Newts

Question 8

When former Conservative Chancellor Geoffrey Howe moved to Foreign Secretary he changed his dog�s name from Budget, but to what?

A: Summit B: Ambassador C: Nato D: Diplomat

Question 9

Conservative MP James Gray exercised his ancient right to ride a horse into Parliament to make what point in 2004?

A: The ban on hunting had been a disaster B: The government should not resume the export of live horses C: To promote riding as an eco-friendly form of transport D: To urge MPs to open more bridleways

Question 10

Former Hong Kong Governor and European Commissioner Chris Patten has two dogs, named after which drink?

A: Whisky and soda B: Bacardi and coke C: Gin and tonic D: Snakebite and black

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