Watch out Larry: how Jennie the golden retriever is taking Westminster by storm

Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling’s guide dog has her own press officer after becoming a social media sensation

Meet Jennie the golden retriever – honorary 73rd Liberal Democrat MP, who has her own press officer and may need extra security after becoming a social media sensation.

Always by the side of her owner, the new MP for Torbay, Steve Darling, guide dog Jennie has taken to House of Commons life swimmingly and is quickly attracting legions of fans. Her account on X already has more than 18,000 followers and she is often recognised around parliament and on the tube.