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# Bella wins Battersea’s Purr Minister 2026 vote
- URL: https://www.catstandard.co.uk/bella-battersea-purr-minister-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-13T10:31:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-13T10:31:11.000Z
- Description: The 14-year-old cat won 36 per cent of the public vote. Her priorities include food, which should save some time at the first meeting.
- Author: Kieran Simpson
- Tags: The Cat Uplift, #news

Bella, the 14-year-old cat belonging to Adrian Ramsay MP, has won Battersea’s Purr Minister 2026 competition with 36 per cent of the public vote. The charity announced the result on 9 September.

Her campaign included a promise to prevent cats having to see the bottoms of their food bowls. Finally, an issue Goldfish would attend a meeting about.

## A cat election with a useful purpose

Battersea runs the contest to celebrate cats and draw attention to their welfare. Parliamentary cats have competed for the title since 2014; this year Bella finished ahead of the other contenders following a public vote.

The winner’s programme also featured a tuna-based economy. We have questions about diversification, but the constituency seems content.

Behind the silliness, Battersea is encouraging people to consider giving a rescue cat a home. You can [read about its rehoming process](https://www.battersea.org.uk/rehome/cats?ref=catstandard.co.uk) directly. If you are weighing up the commitment, our [guide to the cost of keeping a cat](https://www.catstandard.co.uk/cat-costs-uk/) is a useful place to start.

No election required. The successful applicant will be informed that the sofa has changed ownership.

Source: [Battersea’s result announcement, 9 September 2026](https://www.battersea.org.uk/about-us/press/press-releases/top-cat-takes-office-bella-voted-batterseas-purr-minister?ref=catstandard.co.uk). Checked 13 September 2026.