For #InternationalWomansDay, we are reflecting on the historic life and career of Baroness Betty Boothroyd. Boothroyd was the first, and only, woman appointed as Speaker of the House of Commons. Find out more👇#IWD23 #WHM23 http://ow.ly/64Nt50N6a4S

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RIP #BettyBoothroyd. What a #Legend: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/gallery/2023/feb/27/betty-boothroyd-a-life-in-pictures

I’m sad to read about the passing of #BettyBoothroyd who was an amazing speaker of the #HouseofCommons and just an exceptional individual.

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With the sad news of Baroness Betty Boothroyd's passing, #HistParl's Head of #OralHistory, Dr Emma Peplow, pays tribute to Boothroyd. Read about her life and historic career as the first and only woman appointed to Speaker of the House of Commons in this blog: http://ow.ly/Hef150N3ziZ

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Rest in peace #bettyboothroyd. What a charming woman, I had the pleasure to meet many years ago. She really was the best of British; a strong woman who made history being the first lady speaker of the commons and working fearlessly to achieve her dreams. A total inspiration 💖

Elaine’s tribute to the late Betty Boothroyd who has sadly died aged 93. RIP Betty 🙁 #elainepaige #bettyboothroyd

RIP Betty Boothroyd, a legend and the only woman to have served as Speaker in over 700 years. In her honour, we should be asking why every day.
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Very sad - she was a great Speaker and a great character. She will be much missed RIP #BettyBoothroyd https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64786680 https://nitter.hongkongers.net/benedictrogers/status/1630193526356033539#m

RIP #BettyBoothroyd, woman with big balls.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/feb/27/betty-boothroyd-dies

Sad to hear #BettyBoothroyd has died, always had a lot of respect for her. My favourite ever #DesertIslandDiscs moment was when she described the can-can as “very robust” ❤️ First woman Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd dies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64786680

R.I.P. #BettyBoothroyd
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Sad to hear of #BettyBoothroyd's death. She was indeed one of a kind. The first female speaker of the House of Commons, she had authority, humour and a firm understanding of the rules - as well as the strength to enforce them.

May her memory be a blessing 🕯
#RIP
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RIP the magnificent #BettyBoothroyd .

Reflecting on the death of #BettyBoothroyd, former #Speaker of the @HouseofCommons. I remember her as someone who stood up for the better representation of the working-class, never afraid to speak truth to power and who's principles held firm, whatever the political weather.

#RestInPower #BettyBoothroyd 😢 UK's first female Speaker of Parliament has passed away aged 93. She was a tough cookie and a trailblazer