Betty Boothroyd

British politician
Died on Monday February 27th 2023


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@VincitOmniaVe18: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@greenwichwriter: Betty Boothroyd's highlights as first ever female Commons Speaker - 2 years ago

@PoliticalCompdm: Today's fun political question. Betty Boothroyd, who died last week, took over as Speaker of the House of Commons i… - 2 years ago

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@Joycopter: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@ochaly3: Betty Boothroyd, UK’s first woman Commons speaker, dies at 93 - 2 years ago

@Rajendr08926377: RT @PennyMordaunt: This afternoon I paid tribute to the remarkable Betty Boothroyd. Her character was forceful enough to transcend time, pa… - 2 years ago

@kaleidoscopeT0: RT @EmilyV_Harris: RIP Baroness Betty Boothroyd, a one of a kind Parliamentarian and Speaker of the House of Commons. Clip below of when… - 2 years ago

@sezar1325: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@DaviespjDavies: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@HellTanner1: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@McPhew: RT @HarrietHarman: Betty Boothroyd rules that “stupid cow” is unparliamentary language! 👏👏👏 - 2 years ago

@McHaffiePat: RT @andrewtug: @Saccaguru Bercow. Hoyle is too servile in the hope of getting his ermine. And Betty Boothroyd would have wiped the floor wi… - 2 years ago

@Asad2002yo: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@yvonneridley: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@Den2000: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@Dymvue: @Robritchie409 @DrMatthewSweet @GylesB1 What a shame Betty Boothroyd couldn't make it,or it could have been a dance troupe. - 2 years ago

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@Magdadefiant: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@Olsenhh63812697: RT @BorisJohnson: Betty Boothroyd was a legendary speaker who governed the Commons with an elegant authority. She made history. I pay tribu… - 2 years ago

@alihossiny300: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@HistParl: Baroness Betty Boothroyd was the first, and only, woman appointed as Speaker of the House of Commons. In 2013, Bett… - 2 years ago

@Anantasati: Maybe he was reminded to think what would Betty Boothroyd have done! - 2 years ago

@Allan72: Betty Boothroyd Suspends Ian Paisley - 2 years ago

@yorkshirepost: The Yorkshire Post has called for a permanent Dewsbury memorial to political trailblazer Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@Gilly09934700: @Saccaguru Betty Boothroyd hands down the best Speaker for a long time. These 2 have little control and command even less respect… - 2 years ago

@Anthony83448850: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@Fundevogel13: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@NathanHughesUK: RT @EstherMcVey1: Very sad to learn of the death of Betty Boothroyd, one of the House of Common’s greatest Speakers - 2 years ago

@reactionlife: Farewell, Bernard Ingham and Betty Boothroyd Adam Boulton (@adamboultonTABB) on what he learnt from these two Yor… - 2 years ago

@StockpilingS: @SimonClarkeMP ‘You suspect’… 🤦🏻‍♀️ l KNOW that your Tory Party is full to the brim with LIARS, cheats, charlatans… - 2 years ago

@drewhgill: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@Steve70673747: RT @supertanskiii: Betty Boothroyd was a real credit to Labour, passionately pro EU, a truly fearless Speaker, plus she fucking hated Johns… - 2 years ago

@mcmillwynd: RT @BuchananPost: The death of Betty Boothroyd reminded me of the day she encouraged a large delegation of Tongans, en route to Barra, to p… - 2 years ago

@philkgreen: @KinG_BoBBBB @timmyvoe Good point but when I look at the likes of Betty Boothroyd, didn't agree with her politics,… - 2 years ago

@AhmadAghababa: RT @A_Jafarzadeh: The late and great Baroness Betty #Boothroyd, first woman to become House of Commons Speaker in UK, will always be rememb… - 2 years ago

@billproggy: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@AlexCoppocBunce: RT @ExcludedMugwump: @Saccaguru Bercow, by miles. Close call if you made it between Bercow and Betty Boothroyd though - 2 years ago

@Tezzerk54: RT @andrewtug: @Saccaguru Bercow. Hoyle is too servile in the hope of getting his ermine. And Betty Boothroyd would have wiped the floor wi… - 2 years ago

@Tezzerk54: RT @ExcludedMugwump: @Saccaguru Bercow, by miles. Close call if you made it between Bercow and Betty Boothroyd though - 2 years ago

@hotglassjo: RT @andrewtug: @Saccaguru Bercow. Hoyle is too servile in the hope of getting his ermine. And Betty Boothroyd would have wiped the floor wi… - 2 years ago

@WhatXCanTeachUs: This has got smash hit written all over it, "What former speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd can teach… - 2 years ago

@hasan58642295: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@hasan58642295: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@Badminton1993: RT @RishiSunak: I am saddened to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd. A remarkable woman who dedicated her life to politics, she was an in… - 2 years ago

@RSBusinessTrai1: @Saccaguru Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@chowkidardamdar: RT @RishiSunak: I am saddened to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd. A remarkable woman who dedicated her life to politics, she was an in… - 2 years ago

@762_lorraine: RT @HarrietHarman: Betty Boothroyd rules that “stupid cow” is unparliamentary language! 👏👏👏 - 2 years ago

@TeamMattGoss: RT @alexisconran: Join me 1pm @TimesRadio - Small Boats @ColinYeo1 - 🗞️ Sunday Papers @sarahzlieberman + @Gilesyb - 🌊🐟 High Seas Treaty… - 2 years ago

@kneesofmybee: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@gildedtigereye: RT @Feministory: Betty Boothroyd, the First Woman Speaker of the British House of Commons, Dies at 93 - 2 years ago

@ThadeshvarK: RT @RishiSunak: I am saddened to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd. A remarkable woman who dedicated her life to politics, she was an in… - 2 years ago

@King_Garrett: 😮 Just seeing this! I always enjoyed watching the @HouseofCommons proceedings on @cspan when I was a kid. Betty B… - 2 years ago

@KaesiF: RT @alisonroseNC: College flag @Newnham_College flies at half mast to remember Honorary Fellow Rt Hon Betty Boothroyd who died today. https… - 2 years ago

@TheChurchillPr1: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@ChrisAssynt: @Saccaguru Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

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@stevereuk: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@jonesmower: Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@Gilesyb: RT @alexisconran: Join me 1pm @TimesRadio - Small Boats @ColinYeo1 - 🗞️ Sunday Papers @sarahzlieberman + @Gilesyb - 🌊🐟 High Seas Treaty… - 2 years ago

@AnnTaylor_HoL: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@KeithBennett58: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Swindon4EU: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@Ann_Scott_UK: @acgrayling This young lady would make Betty Boothroyd very proud of the Jack & Jills she mentioned in her Brexit speech, she is amazing. - 2 years ago

@JackieRamsay13: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@lipscomb62lesli: RT @YvetteCooperMP: Betty Boothroyd was Speaker when I was first elected & she was phenomenal. Total authority, no nonsense, often a twinkl… - 2 years ago

@ActorAnneD: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@Christo10169552: RT @alexisconran: Join me 1pm @TimesRadio - Small Boats @ColinYeo1 - 🗞️ Sunday Papers @sarahzlieberman + @Gilesyb - 🌊🐟 High Seas Treaty… - 2 years ago

@A_Guy_Called: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@TimesRadio: RT @alexisconran: Join me 1pm @TimesRadio - Small Boats @ColinYeo1 - 🗞️ Sunday Papers @sarahzlieberman + @Gilesyb - 🌊🐟 High Seas Treaty… - 2 years ago

@felstedhistory: RT @FelstedSchool: We were saddened to hear the news this week that Betty Boothroyd had passed away. In July 2000 we were fortunate enough… - 2 years ago

@anniehead20: RT @paulasherriff: Betty Boothroyd was an incredible figure, whose influence went far beyond party lines. As Dewsbury representatives, @An… - 2 years ago

@Business_Write: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@Mymblemum: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@jamescornwell8: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@christophe59264: RT @alexisconran: Join me 1pm @TimesRadio - Small Boats @ColinYeo1 - 🗞️ Sunday Papers @sarahzlieberman + @Gilesyb - 🌊🐟 High Seas Treaty… - 2 years ago

@ColinYeo1: RT @alexisconran: Join me 1pm @TimesRadio - Small Boats @ColinYeo1 - 🗞️ Sunday Papers @sarahzlieberman + @Gilesyb - 🌊🐟 High Seas Treaty… - 2 years ago

@IranGathering: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@matthewbcafc: RT @philhornbyitv: During tributes to Betty Boothroyd, Bill Cash can't resist talking about....the Maastricht Treaty. Watch Theresa May's r… - 2 years ago

@MaureenPickeri5: RT @JAHeale: “There’s no point in waiting for silence - the honourable gentleman will not get silence. Produce your voice, Mr Hughes!” RIP… - 2 years ago

@dawn13435452: RT @Fyrishsunset: As I watched footage of the feisty and inimitable Betty Boothroyd, I hoped @POScotParl might have drawn some inspiration.… - 2 years ago

@anema_da: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@aamerah18117169: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@Fionadalton3: RT @RichardGCorbett: Betty Boothroyd was also one of Labour's first MEPs, serving with distinction in the nominated EP from 1975 to 1977, a… - 2 years ago

@J_S_Docherty: #BTNNB #BreakingTheNews Betty Boothroyd, who made history as the first woman speaker of the House of Commons, has d… - 2 years ago

@andygee2010lufc: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@samira1336: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@saeedsimorgh30: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@saeedsimorgh30: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@saeidlakzian: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@Azarbadegan1: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@leonwedrac: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@crewomen: RT @crewomen: In a tough era for women, Betty Boothroyd smashed parliament’s glass ceiling | Margaret Hodge, Rachel Reeves and Harriet Har… - 2 years ago

@JohnLowe56: Bernard Ingham perhaps unlucky to die around the same time as John Motson and Betty Boothroyd. He just gets a quick sentence on Last Word. - 2 years ago

@AshurAbidi: مریم رجوی: بارونس بوتروید دوست بزرگ مردم و مقاومت ایران… #مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبر… - 2 years ago

@Maybank1970: RT @Secret_lake: Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@CaptTony11: RT @BrookBayPirate: She wouldn’t mock Zelensky if he was in the Commons talking about national independence & territorial integrity The Es… - 2 years ago

@elginnewsround: RT pressjournal: RT @PJOpinion: Giving up cigarettes was the right decision, but it’s amazing who you can meet in a… - 2 years ago

@LynnHumphreys17: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@DandeBrett1: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@gallimaufrey777: RT @c_ducourtieux: La mort de Betty Boothroyd, première femme speaker de la Chambre des communes du Royaume-Uni - 2 years ago

@georgialewis76: @HodgeGill @msloobylou Well, he's no Betty Boothroyd. - 2 years ago

@spenman46: RT @LouiseG98189128: Our woeful PO isn't fit to be in Betty Boothroyd's shadow - 2 years ago

@pressjournal: RT @PJOpinion: Giving up cigarettes was the right decision, but it’s amazing who you can meet in a smoking area, writes Moreen Simpson. ht… - 2 years ago

@PJOpinion: Giving up cigarettes was the right decision, but it’s amazing who you can meet in a smoking area, writes Moreen Sim… - 2 years ago

@c_ducourtieux: RT @JosephAtaman: 🇬🇧 is often shocked (unjustly I feel) at how little the press in 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 cares about UK politics/events This touching @c_… - 2 years ago

@siamogadam: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@JosephAtaman: 🇬🇧 is often shocked (unjustly I feel) at how little the press in 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 cares about UK politics/events This touchi… - 2 years ago

@Neda16730758: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@Jimmy09567089: RT @LouiseG98189128: Our woeful PO isn't fit to be in Betty Boothroyd's shadow - 2 years ago

@afofec: RT @LouiseG98189128: Our woeful PO isn't fit to be in Betty Boothroyd's shadow - 2 years ago

@Playheals: Betty Boothroyd: First female Commons Speaker who enhanced the parliament over which she presided - The Independent - 2 years ago

@Alexand49359354: RT @LouiseG98189128: Our woeful PO isn't fit to be in Betty Boothroyd's shadow - 2 years ago

@Mehran72676728: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@Mehran72676728: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@Bahariran7: RT @Bahariran7: Maryam Rajavi:I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her… - 2 years ago

@kitson_margaret: RT @campbellclaret: So sad to hear about Betty Boothroyd. She was a total one off. One of the kindest, wisest, most loving and loveable wom… - 2 years ago

@Snarey: @dickmckgrizzly @guardian The late great Betty Boothroyd tried four times and failed before she became an MP. - 2 years ago

@chiarasalvelli: RT @EP_President: Saddened by the passing of Betty Boothroyd, the first and only woman Speaker of the @HouseofCommons. A fair, impartial a… - 2 years ago

@SarahGr92554048: RT @LouiseG98189128: Our woeful PO isn't fit to be in Betty Boothroyd's shadow - 2 years ago

@sambo60s: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@Hamidkharazi1: RT @womenncri: Remembering Baroness #Boothroyd Baroness Betty Boothroyd: Iran’s women must shape their own future - 2 years ago

@BearGund: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@WhyOhWh85680924: RT @Fyrishsunset: As I watched footage of the feisty and inimitable Betty Boothroyd, I hoped @POScotParl might have drawn some inspiration.… - 2 years ago

@LondonFoodGall1: RT @Haggis_UK: Bill Cash brings up the Maastricht Treaty, during his tribute to Betty Boothroyd, & that sent Theresa May to sleep. - 2 years ago

@nibbl_r: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@LifeonMarsden: @RestIsPolitics @campbellclaret @RoryStewartUK Just thought I'd flag up to Alistair that there is already a Betty B… - 2 years ago

@GrannieSus: RT @LouiseG98189128: Our woeful PO isn't fit to be in Betty Boothroyd's shadow - 2 years ago

@hector8385: RT @LouiseG98189128: Our woeful PO isn't fit to be in Betty Boothroyd's shadow - 2 years ago

@jimsaun41703980: RT @Fyrishsunset: As I watched footage of the feisty and inimitable Betty Boothroyd, I hoped @POScotParl might have drawn some inspiration.… - 2 years ago

@JulieTaylorfai1: RT @GylesB1: Betty Boothroyd was a lovely lady, intelligent, passionate & kind. As Speaker she helped new members find their feet (I’ll nev… - 2 years ago

@deanmar60785855: RT @Smurf59801167: Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@StuartRouse: RT @Haggis_UK: Bill Cash brings up the Maastricht Treaty, during his tribute to Betty Boothroyd, & that sent Theresa May to sleep. - 2 years ago

@Margare93842646: RT @GylesB1: Betty Boothroyd was a lovely lady, intelligent, passionate & kind. As Speaker she helped new members find their feet (I’ll nev… - 2 years ago

@ukiswitheu: RT @Haggis_UK: Bill Cash brings up the Maastricht Treaty, during his tribute to Betty Boothroyd, & that sent Theresa May to sleep. - 2 years ago

@StudentHubLive: RT @klarusu: I’m going to miss Betty Boothroyd. She was a brilliant advocate for the OU, always, and when she was Deputy Speaker, she enter… - 2 years ago

@matlodge: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@CliveDaviesUK: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@Channel2Dg: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@TymVirginia: RT @campbellclaret: So sad to hear about Betty Boothroyd. She was a total one off. One of the kindest, wisest, most loving and loveable wom… - 2 years ago

@SarabiSariah: RT @Kirsty_Brimelow: Very sorry to hear of Betty Boothroyd’s passing. I met her in recent years as she threw he strong voice and energy (sh… - 2 years ago

@RachelBrexit14: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@doublemeasure: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@Gent_PM: @campbellclaret @MPeakeOfficial and Seirol Davies wrote and staged a Betty Boothroyd (Sort of) Musical at The Roya… - 2 years ago

@Jan_S_B_459: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@clairejh69: RT @philhornbyitv: During tributes to Betty Boothroyd, Bill Cash can't resist talking about....the Maastricht Treaty. Watch Theresa May's r… - 2 years ago

@jallen1947: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@skisidjames: RT @chrisloder: Incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of former Speaker of the House of Commons Betty Boothroyd today. A political gia… - 2 years ago

@judelark: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@sobheh: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@Worldinsideout2: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@Barbara21399290: @MrSugden2 and Betty Boothroyd. - 2 years ago

@jayjacks24: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@jamesak47: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@Laughsend: Former UK Speaker Betty Boothroyd Mourned by Nation, Fondly Remembered for Whoopie Cushion Shenanigans - 2 years ago

@katwhen: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@BeeAHoney_: RT @TomSyvret: Revealing behaviour? Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer Tory MP's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@PacoGodia: @LarsenDisney @AliceUK22 You didnt need gift of hindsight, just sight & common sense. Those unfortunates on ventil… - 2 years ago

@nigelGBnigelUK: RT @elliereeves: I'm really sorry to hear the news about Betty Boothroyd. She was an inspirational woman and we will miss her greatly. http… - 2 years ago

@nigelGBnigelUK: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@nigelGBnigelUK: RT @YvetteCooperMP: Betty Boothroyd was Speaker when I was first elected & she was phenomenal. Total authority, no nonsense, often a twinkl… - 2 years ago

@trickyd90556041: RT @Secret_lake: Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@FScott5050: RT @natasapantelic5: Betty Boothroyd worked as a secretary to Barbara Castle who once wrote that the moral of Betty’s career was “You never… - 2 years ago

@FScott5050: RT @RosaKeneally: Incredible day in Parliament celebrating women in politics. @CommonsSpeaker paid tribute to the phenomenal Betty Boothroy… - 2 years ago

@peterdevineManc: RT @peterdevineManc: That is the first time SpeakerHoyle has even "suggested" that Sunak failed to answer the question. So I suggest to h… - 2 years ago

@patriciastoat: RT @GreenJennyJones: In many weird ways, the Lords is an egalitarian set up. Some peers are admired for their past successes, but they stil… - 2 years ago

@GreenJennyJones: In many weird ways, the Lords is an egalitarian set up. Some peers are admired for their past successes, but they s… - 2 years ago

@ironiran2: RT @JNaghashan: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on the gre… - 2 years ago

@farshad_sami: RT @JNaghashan: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on the gre… - 2 years ago

@tezflynn1942: Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@elpuntavui: L'apunt del dia de Món, per @Maria_PascualV - 2 years ago

@agilex2: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@shahinsafa2: RT @JNaghashan: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on the gre… - 2 years ago

@Mali04073332: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@DPB59: RT @philhornbyitv: During tributes to Betty Boothroyd, Bill Cash can't resist talking about....the Maastricht Treaty. Watch Theresa May's r… - 2 years ago

@patrick_claffey: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@politicswatch15: RT @MHartleyJones: Betty Boothroyd spoke the truth. Surely Brexit is now over and finished? Let’s return to friendly normality. - 2 years ago

@David_H_Booth: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@MaireNiBrun1: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@TJTreacy: @danielmgmoylan @JimmyDankworth @ClayEadon @Conservatives “If a democracy can't change its mind it ceases to be a d… - 2 years ago

@jonnysmorrison: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@jgongra: First woman Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd dies - BBC News. Indeed a great Lady. RIP - 2 years ago

@ShiraziFeridoun: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@jb21271: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@andrewf09229596: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@chairmanvern: RT @philhornbyitv: During tributes to Betty Boothroyd, Bill Cash can't resist talking about....the Maastricht Treaty. Watch Theresa May's r… - 2 years ago

@Moirad01: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Zebraskindiva45: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@LynnPavitt: RT @BranMargarete: The Honourable Betty Boothroyd Wasn’t she wonderful…will we ever see her like again ? - 2 years ago

@manx_maid: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@IRAzadi: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@IRAzadi: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@MrsNonSmoker: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@liberty4humans: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@fingalpimpernel: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@Torsi28498067: RT @Secret_lake: Theresa May pretends to fall asleep during Brexiteer's Commons speech - 2 years ago

@AnnaBri29260515: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@crowe_jim: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@whaleoilbefckd: @PeterGrayArts Channeling Betty Boothroyd? - 2 years ago

@suejcas1: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@handylorian: @PeterGrayArts Possession by Betty Boothroyd! - 2 years ago

@lynnelwhite: RT @Mistyswoman: Brilliant from Betty Boothroyd. What a loss. - 2 years ago

@moazzami_jaleh: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@EmInYorkshire: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@moazzami_jaleh: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@rosederbyshire: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@moazzami_jaleh: RT @A_Jafarzadeh: The late and great Baroness Betty #Boothroyd, first woman to become House of Commons Speaker in UK, will always be rememb… - 2 years ago

@stephbonner7: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@HeathenSays: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@EuEthnic: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@moazzami_jaleh: RT @womenncri: Remembering Baroness #Boothroyd Baroness Betty Boothroyd: Iran’s women must shape their own future - 2 years ago

@jemst1967: RT @babybropatto: A sign of the reverse evolution of Westminster as it descends ever further into a cesspit of its own shit. @CommonsSpeak… - 2 years ago

@chrisdocstrange: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@SeagullSmith: RT @philhornbyitv: During tributes to Betty Boothroyd, Bill Cash can't resist talking about....the Maastricht Treaty. Watch Theresa May's r… - 2 years ago

@KarenLXVI: RT @Mistyswoman: Brilliant from Betty Boothroyd. What a loss. - 2 years ago

@clare_talati: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@dino_mahoney: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@1waytofindout: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Anniepop2027: RT @Haggis_UK: Bill Cash brings up the Maastricht Treaty, during his tribute to Betty Boothroyd, & that sent Theresa May to sleep. - 2 years ago

@claviablaustift: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@helendugdaler: RT @MrNickKnowles: I think it’s extraordinary given what the great Betty Boothroyd achieved in her lifetime & the fact she was revered as S… - 2 years ago

@GreenOakFraming: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Fundevogel13: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@MadonaJoyce: RT @BorisJohnson: Betty Boothroyd was a legendary speaker who governed the Commons with an elegant authority. She made history. I pay tribu… - 2 years ago

@antonywalker9: RT @philhornbyitv: During tributes to Betty Boothroyd, Bill Cash can't resist talking about....the Maastricht Treaty. Watch Theresa May's r… - 2 years ago

@Sheila1367: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@cass_fabian: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@orr_robinson: RT @Mistyswoman: Brilliant from Betty Boothroyd. What a loss. - 2 years ago

@CDentonParker: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@AsraiIran: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@Kath257388444: RT @Peru58: Couldn’t have put it better than the excellent, indomitable, indefatigable Betty Boothroyd. Northern grit & humour at it’s very… - 2 years ago

@AsraiIran: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@imshanereaction: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@juliejohnsonR: RT @AnnaYearley: What an absolute legend Betty Boothroyd was. She made the way easier for women like me in politics & showed that women MPs… - 2 years ago

@juliejohnsonR: RT @Speakola_: Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first female Speaker of the House of Commons and excellent orator has died at 93. Here are three o… - 2 years ago

@BR1zeee: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@TingleBs: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@dustshoveller: RT @ColemanDennehy: Was sad to hear of the passing of Betty, Baroness Boothroyd. Pretty chuffed as a scholar of parliamentary procedure and… - 2 years ago

@Charlot_Morris: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@TurnerRE: RT @KaneEmerson: Mo Mowlam on the quiet kindness of Betty Boothroyd while she was undergoing cancer treatment. - 2 years ago

@oldsilvertone: RT @FXMC1957: 27 February 2023. Betty Boothroyd, died (aged 93). She was Labour MP for West Bromwich and West Bromwich West from 1973 to 20… - 2 years ago

@Beekeeper1051: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@ardnasnedyah: RT @adekela19: Lady Boothroyd obituary - 2 years ago

@5uhailkhan: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@PetaSteel: Betty Boothroyd, worth reading Paul Routledge biography Madam Speaker. - 2 years ago

@harv_longtail: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Tartan1320: RT @csav55: @andrealeadsom Another Tory failing to understand democracy. There's no final vote in a democracy, as the magnificent Betty Boo… - 2 years ago

@melina_b_harris: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@tavener_walter: RT @Mistyswoman: Brilliant from Betty Boothroyd. What a loss. - 2 years ago

@Nazemzadeh2019: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@Parvinbassiri2: RT @A_Jafarzadeh: The late and great Baroness Betty #Boothroyd, first woman to become House of Commons Speaker in UK, will always be rememb… - 2 years ago

@oldbirdtweeting: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@LizMalafronte: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@bopunt46: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@Nazemzadeh2019: RT @Maryam_Rajavi_F: Mes condoléances au Parlement et au peuple britanniques et à sa famille pour la perte de la baronne Boothroyd. Betty #… - 2 years ago

@Wilf_2346: RT @Mistyswoman: Brilliant from Betty Boothroyd. What a loss. - 2 years ago

@bennett_yelena: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Mrs_W_speaking: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@JimMoss17: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@RichardGlazer: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@DavidWorrall6: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Cherie70731110: RT @JayMitchinson: I didn’t decide that poster front treatment was the least that Betty deserves. The team didn’t make that decision. Betty… - 2 years ago

@_Charliexray: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@RayedRazack: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@EvaTorigoe: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@seacroft55: RT @cmackinlay: So sorry to hear of the passing of The Rt Hon. Baroness Betty Boothroyd. A formidable Speaker @HouseofCommons (before my ti… - 2 years ago

@politicgem: RT @libdemdaisy: Incredibly sad news about Betty Boothroyd. I never met her but as a little girl, I entered a fashion competition and had… - 2 years ago

@CookeLouise: RT @philhornbyitv: During tributes to Betty Boothroyd, Bill Cash can't resist talking about....the Maastricht Treaty. Watch Theresa May's r… - 2 years ago

@MmmmTrams: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@AdYSEOhDtvKquDv: RT @mark4ceredigion: Deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late and great Betty Boothroyd. Privileged to work with her on th… - 2 years ago

@Jefloki: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@ShamblerSynth: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@EMCBerlin: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@jaynewilliams_: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@SteveJD6: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@drewandkp: RT @supertanskiii: Betty Boothroyd was a real credit to Labour, passionately pro EU, a truly fearless Speaker, plus she fucking hated Johns… - 2 years ago

@nick_cannonhill: RT @CommonsSpeaker: Following the sad news that the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd has passed away, we have lowered the flags to half-mast in New… - 2 years ago

@JohnRandolph_: #RIP Dame Betty Boothroyd! Bumped into her once but it wasn't an appropriate time or place to say hello. Also I was… - 2 years ago

@davidrsomme: RT @SorchaEastwood: So sad to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd, the first woman to be Speaker of the House of Commons. She made such a… - 2 years ago

@JanieGrieve: RT @GordonBrown: Sad to hear of Betty Boothroyd's death, she will be remembered not just for being the first Woman Speaker of the House of… - 2 years ago

@AudreySuffolk: RT @RosieDuffield1: #RIP Betty Boothroyd. An incredible trail-blazer and role model for all women in politics 💜 - 2 years ago

@juniperjuices: RT @treesey: ‘We were promised an easy ride with a cash bonus thrown in’ RIP Betty Boothroyd Here, speaking about Brexit in the House of… - 2 years ago

@KyleKnight609: RT @J_Donaldson_MP: Baroness Boothroyd was Speaker when I was first elected to Parliament. The memories of her tenure as Speaker will live… - 2 years ago

@silverdaleguy: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@jackthurston: Farewell Betty Boothroyd. I’ll never forget being there in Westminster Hall and witnessing this very special moment. - 2 years ago

@Andre3Verzaal: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@KyleKnight609: RT @kitty_donaldson: Former Speaker of the House of Commons Betty Boothroyd - glamorous even as she hailed a bus (back in 2018) - 2 years ago

@OldFoxy_CV: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Worldwidewebb1: RT @ITNArchive: “I can cope equally as well as a man would in the House of Commons.” Betty Boothroyd, the first female Speaker of the Hous… - 2 years ago

@AcuteEngels: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@dawneryans: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@JanetMiller53: RT @YvetteCooperMP: Betty Boothroyd was Speaker when I was first elected & she was phenomenal. Total authority, no nonsense, often a twinkl… - 2 years ago

@DanMorr33850168: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@MargotDA33: #BrexitDeal, #BBCNEWS Rest in Peace, Betty Boothroyd To MPs - ' I think it's time that Members of this House… - 2 years ago

@nicclesb: RT @campbellclaret: So sad to hear about Betty Boothroyd. She was a total one off. One of the kindest, wisest, most loving and loveable wom… - 2 years ago

@mrsslippy: #RIP Dame Betty Boothroyd! Bumped into her once but it wasn't an appropriate time or place to say hello. Also I was… - 2 years ago

@AudreySuffolk: RT @lordbonkers: Betty Boothroyd unsuccessfully contested four constituencies before she was elected for a fifth. If you want to see what… - 2 years ago

@KelsallDaniel: RT @Stuzipants: The first ever female Speaker of the House of Commons Baroness Betty Boothroyd has passed away aged 93. 🙏😘 - 2 years ago

@socialist1959: RT @BorisJohnson: Betty Boothroyd was a legendary speaker who governed the Commons with an elegant authority. She made history. I pay tribu… - 2 years ago

@welikalaa: RT @EliotWilson2: As promised, a quick bit fond farewell to #BettyBoothroyd for the @Telegraph from one who came to the @HouseofCommons aft… - 2 years ago

@jono_pce: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@GordenPope: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Griswold32: RT @AngelaRayner: RIP Betty Boothroyd - formidable, ground-breaking and an inspiration to so many. ♥️ - 2 years ago

@jayokoc83445128: ⚡️ #FilterLegend Garpitnya Ariel Tatum 学力テスト 14K ジュンスカ カブトボーグ 38K ひとしずく 14K #祝ミリオンライブ10周年 125K てにをはさん 椎名もたさん Betty… - 2 years ago

@bobstackle: R.I.P. Betty Boothroyd, Baroness Boothroyd, OM, PC - 2 years ago

@1994doyler: RT @KHarveyProctor: Baroness Betty Boothroyd was not a feminist, & like Margaret Thatcher, would have winced at the suggestion; they resent… - 2 years ago

@PeterCowles: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@NathalieMTaylor: RT @campbellclaret: Please take a few minutes to look at the short film I made with Betty Boothroyd three years after the referendum on Bre… - 2 years ago

@BaghdadiTahereh: RT @Maryam_Rajavi: I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people, and her family. Bet… - 2 years ago

@mark4dewsbury: RT @kirkleescollege: We are saddened to hear of the passing of Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first female speaker of the House of Commons,… - 2 years ago

@PatriciaVPorter: RT @lorraine_teuten: Betty Boothroyd slams Boris Johnson’s government in resurfaced speech - The Independent - 2 years ago

@gubath: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@saeedabed9: Maryam Rajavi I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Baroness #Boothroyd to the British parliament, people… - 2 years ago

@DoBotherMe2: RT @helenmallam: Goodbye Betty Boothroyd, the working class lass from Yorkshire who kept all those bellend public schoolboys in their place… - 2 years ago

@alanatshipley: RT @AlanStrickland: Betty Boothroyd was a working class Yorkshire lass who became our nation’s most senior Parliamentarian. Some of my ear… - 2 years ago

@SlightJP: RT @burgonsoc: RIP Betty Boothroyd, chancellor of @OpenUniversity 1994–2006 When Boothroyd was awarded an honorary doctorate by @UniofOxfo… - 2 years ago

@haslemerechick5: RT @sanditoksvig: I was going to put RIP Betty Boothroyd but I expect there’ll be too much laughter for total quiet wherever you are. An e… - 2 years ago

@BawsmanJJ: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@Chris_Horner1: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@KevinWNewman: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@ioan_humphreys: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@No1Gruff: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@ChloeSheila_: RT @labour_history: “I came out of the womb into the Labour movement...It’s like miners’ coal dust underneath your fingernails. Very diffic… - 2 years ago

@HenrySmithUK: The Union and House of Commons flags flying at half-staff in Parliament’s New Palace Yard to honour Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@MargaretBarnes1: RT @piersmorgan: RIP Betty Boothroyd, 93 - Tiller Girl, MP, the UK's first female Speaker of the House of Commons, peer of the realm, and a… - 2 years ago

@Ralph_Hapschatt: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@NinaLewis16: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@ChloeSheila_: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@SamJaneBastone: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@DawnSouth5: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@vigdora_olivia: RT @helenmallam: Goodbye Betty Boothroyd, the working class lass from Yorkshire who kept all those bellend public schoolboys in their place… - 2 years ago

@AlecMarsh: RT @GylesB1: Betty Boothroyd was a lovely lady, intelligent, passionate & kind. As Speaker she helped new members find their feet (I’ll nev… - 2 years ago

@lecrin: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@JaneChalmers9: RT @Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue was e… - 2 years ago

@jfwduffield: RT @EliotWilson2: As promised, a quick bit fond farewell to #BettyBoothroyd for the @Telegraph from one who came to the @HouseofCommons aft… - 2 years ago

@PhyllisPhil: RT @BestForBritain: While Betty Boothroyd may be gone, she left us with some outstanding words of warning on what Brexit would be. More rel… - 2 years ago

@MondoMoody: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@BioBurbler: RT @silverfishfilms: Very sad news to hear about the passing of Betty Boothroyd. If you have a couple of minutes today, please give this f… - 2 years ago

@PGroenhuysen: RT @labour_history: “I came out of the womb into the Labour movement...It’s like miners’ coal dust underneath your fingernails. Very diffic… - 2 years ago

@ajpaterson: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@ExWMTony: RT @ArgyleLoz: I'm sad to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd, Betty was formerly a Labour MP, she was and remained fiercely proud of her… - 2 years ago

@MichelleLowe14: RT @tomorrowsmps: I often advise budding MPs to "keep at it" & not be put off by failure. Betty Boothroyd is a good case. She first stood… - 2 years ago

@TheOperaGlass: RT @susanbu1: Saddened to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd. I spent many wonderful evenings singing for her at Speaker’s House . My mot… - 2 years ago

@Oftheforest2: RT @KHarveyProctor: Baroness Betty Boothroyd was not a feminist, & like Margaret Thatcher, would have winced at the suggestion; they resent… - 2 years ago

@Planet_Belfast: "Harold Wilson said that anyone who claimed that membership of the European Community was a black and white issue w… - 2 years ago

@gmanmillwall: This was a very funny exchange not sure SH thought it was but it Betty at her best!! 😂. - 2 years ago

@Angussmum4: RT @BladeoftheS: I think Lindsay Hoyle should read what he has written about Betty Boothroyd and see if things such as ‘stuck by the rules’… - 2 years ago

@Jackie_kirkham5: @ASK_des RIP Betty Boothroyd. You were a fair and balanced speaker of the house. 🙏 - 2 years ago

@ProfARichardson: RT @FXMC1957: 27 February 2023. Betty Boothroyd, died (aged 93). She was Labour MP for West Bromwich and West Bromwich West from 1973 to 20… - 2 years ago

@MarkieStuartie: RT @4bruce7: R I P Baroness Betty Boothroyd Died Age 93. Working Class Girl Who Rose To The Top.#Respect R I P Betty 🌹🌹🌹 - 2 years ago

@limey1945: RT @KHarveyProctor: 1/2: I am saddened to learn of the death of Baroness Betty Boothroyd. I went on a parliamentary delegation visit with… - 2 years ago

@susantheaker: RT @george_salmon: Very sad to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd, one-time Speaker of the HoC, and the last holder of that post to demon… - 2 years ago

@BatterseaTories: RT @RishiSunak: I am saddened to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd. A remarkable woman who dedicated her life to politics, she was an in… - 2 years ago

@cathysalter97: RT @campbellclaret: So sad to hear about Betty Boothroyd. She was a total one off. One of the kindest, wisest, most loving and loveable wom… - 2 years ago

@1876Cameron: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@billsimpson16: RT @campbellclaret: Please take a few minutes to look at the short film I made with Betty Boothroyd three years after the referendum on Bre… - 2 years ago

@PeterIntheswim: RT @MPeakeOfficial: So,so sad to hear the news of Betty Boothroyd’s passing. What an astonishing woman. A true icon of our times. Here she… - 2 years ago

@_Deryll: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@roblwilson: RT @JAHeale: “There’s no point in waiting for silence - the honourable gentleman will not get silence. Produce your voice, Mr Hughes!” RIP… - 2 years ago

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@ZoeKirkRobinson: RT @CommonsSpeaker: Following the sad news that the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd has passed away, we have lowered the flags to half-mast in New… - 2 years ago

@LucasBlack52: First woman Speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd dies - 2 years ago

@GeoLaird4Pollok: RT @DeanMThomson: Betty Boothroyd has passed. Famous for her no nonsense style, she championed the primacy of parliament over the executive… - 2 years ago

@james_hopkins: RT @wesstreeting: The first Speaker I remember hearing on the television. For me, Betty Boothroyd will always be the original and the best.… - 2 years ago

@B_I_W: RT @campbellclaret: Please take a few minutes to look at the short film I made with Betty Boothroyd three years after the referendum on Bre… - 2 years ago

@SariPestell: RT @YvetteCooperMP: Betty Boothroyd was Speaker when I was first elected & she was phenomenal. Total authority, no nonsense, often a twinkl… - 2 years ago

@Banned_Reunion: RT @treesey: ‘We were promised an easy ride with a cash bonus thrown in’ RIP Betty Boothroyd Here, speaking about Brexit in the House of… - 2 years ago

@HeleneMartinGee: RT @SavvitasGlobal: RIP the truly inspirational Baroness Boothroyd. First female Speaker of the House of Commons. Betty Boothroyd was an in… - 2 years ago

@LabourSJ: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@Wont_Wheesht: RT @IndyScotParty: The first female speaker in the ⁦@HouseofCommons⁩ has died at 93. Our condolences go to her family and friends at this… - 2 years ago

@DrSteveTaylor: RT @campbellclaret: Please take a few minutes to look at the short film I made with Betty Boothroyd three years after the referendum on Bre… - 2 years ago

@NormaBa59850955: RT @DavidLammy: So sad the legendary Betty Boothroyd has died. She was plucky, smart, tenacious and clear eyed about her politics and princ… - 2 years ago

@viewvalley: RT @campbellclaret: So sad to hear about Betty Boothroyd. She was a total one off. One of the kindest, wisest, most loving and loveable wom… - 2 years ago

@NonnaRepublica: RT @IndyScotParty: The first female speaker in the ⁦@HouseofCommons⁩ has died at 93. Our condolences go to her family and friends at this… - 2 years ago

@Hack4Labour: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@pjwilding: RT @treesey: ‘We were promised an easy ride with a cash bonus thrown in’ RIP Betty Boothroyd Here, speaking about Brexit in the House of… - 2 years ago

@GwynneMP: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@roblwilson: RT @aljwhite: Former speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd, has died. @CommonsSpeaker: 'Not only was Betty Boothroyd an inspirin… - 2 years ago

@HelenAdkins_: RT @AngelaRayner: RIP Betty Boothroyd - formidable, ground-breaking and an inspiration to so many. ♥️ - 2 years ago

@GodfreyJones9: RT @1GeoffJones: RIP Betty Boothroyd. - 2 years ago

@dr_hurford: RT @treesey: ‘We were promised an easy ride with a cash bonus thrown in’ RIP Betty Boothroyd Here, speaking about Brexit in the House of… - 2 years ago

@ajsaladine: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@southoxheylab: RT @Keir_Starmer: Betty Boothroyd was a dedicated and devoted public servant who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts -… - 2 years ago

@SusanWabuda: RT @cappellanus: Betty Boothroyd, the first female speaker of the House of Commons, has died, aged 93. - 2 years ago

@davidhattonbook: RT @AngelaRayner: RIP Betty Boothroyd - formidable, ground-breaking and an inspiration to so many. ♥️ - 2 years ago

@SimonHaydonx: RT @labour_history: “I came out of the womb into the Labour movement...It’s like miners’ coal dust underneath your fingernails. Very diffic… - 2 years ago

@TTheperyl: RT @Lynn06783085: @KHarveyProctor @TTheperyl Such a brilliant Speaker and as you say she was in totally different class from those in the L… - 2 years ago

@MerthyrCCU: RT @1GeoffJones: RIP Betty Boothroyd. - 2 years ago

@TomSingleton4: RT @Grumbrela: “ Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships in ou… - 2 years ago

@Tony_Bee: RT @JAHeale: “There’s no point in waiting for silence - the honourable gentleman will not get silence. Produce your voice, Mr Hughes!” RIP… - 2 years ago

@SkelleyTristan: RT @campbellclaret: So sad to hear about Betty Boothroyd. She was a total one off. One of the kindest, wisest, most loving and loveable wom… - 2 years ago

@JudyWeb92176381: RT @labour_history: “I came out of the womb into the Labour movement...It’s like miners’ coal dust underneath your fingernails. Very diffic… - 2 years ago

@Natalie91231732: RT @YvetteCooperMP: Betty Boothroyd was Speaker when I was first elected & she was phenomenal. Total authority, no nonsense, often a twinkl… - 2 years ago

@james_hopkins: RT @Women2Win: RIP Betty Boothroyd, who broke 700 years of tradition when she was elected the first woman Speaker in the spring of 1992. #W… - 2 years ago

@Peter41326150: RT @MrKennethClarke: ‘Do not let anyone get away with the argument that tearing our country out of one of the most successful partnerships… - 2 years ago

@TorrinMac: Outpouring of love for former Speaker Betty Boothroyd continues as Meg Hillier describes to GB News the inspiration… - 2 years ago

@RayHVail: RT @campbellclaret: Please take a few minutes to look at the short film I made with Betty Boothroyd three years after the referendum on Bre… - 2 years ago

@JUSTKEITH_1964: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@amalab: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@D3_S96: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@Olaindeach: Madam Speaker has left the Commons forever unfortunately. RIP. First woman Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd dies -… - 2 years ago

@Lynneth1000000: RT @JayMitchinson: I spoke with Baroness Boothroyd only a few months ago. She was in fine form and told me that I must never let the blight… - 2 years ago

@mckennaMFC: Really sad to hear the passing of Betty Boothroyd this afternoon A stalwart of our politics and Parliament - 2 years ago

@trannymum: RT @TheBigCons: Sad to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd today. She was a phenomenal Speaker who kept us in check. Unlike the current d… - 2 years ago

@LeeFergusson: Betty Boothroyd really was a bloody good speaker of the house #politicslive - 2 years ago

@fionahayes: RT @paulmasonnews: RIP Betty Boothroyd - pictured Labour Youth rally in Filey in 1952. What an amazing contribution to Labour and to Parlia… - 2 years ago

@HolgarHolgar: RT @FXMC1957: 27 February 2023. Betty Boothroyd, died (aged 93). She was Labour MP for West Bromwich and West Bromwich West from 1973 to 20… - 2 years ago

@simunch1: RT @TheLastPersont2: . RIP Betty Boothroyd - she was a great MP and Speaker of the House of Commons. Here Baroness Boothroyd gives excoria… - 2 years ago

@LeeHunt6: RT @politicaltrims: RIP Betty Boothroyd. As the first speaker not to wear the traditional wig, she still had the most volume in her bouffan… - 2 years ago

@Staples1955: RT @imccrossan1: Betty Boothroyd has passed away 💙⚘️ - 2 years ago

@meiriontodd: RT @GylesB1: Betty Boothroyd was a lovely lady, intelligent, passionate & kind. As Speaker she helped new members find their feet (I’ll nev… - 2 years ago

@trannymum: RT @labour_history: “I came out of the womb into the Labour movement...It’s like miners’ coal dust underneath your fingernails. Very diffic… - 2 years ago

@MissTwice: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@NichWithAnH: RT @hzeffman: Lindsay Hoyle has announced the death of Betty Boothroyd aged 93 - 2 years ago

@Newnham_College: RT @alisonroseNC: Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd was made an Honorary Fellow @Newnham_College in 1994. Truly a pioneer in so many ways. May she re… - 2 years ago

@sharneewood_: Rest in Peace Betty Boothroyd. - 2 years ago

@MarsPioneer: Betty Boothroyd dies aged 93 - 2 years ago

@StarBlades: RT @EricPickles: Very sad to learn of the death of Betty Boothroyd. She was a great Speaker, widely admired in the UK and in parliaments wo… - 2 years ago

@nickyebrennan: 💔 - 2 years ago

@ZG1999_: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@susanbu1: Saddened to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd. I spent many wonderful evenings singing for her at Speaker’s Hous… - 2 years ago

@fonant: RT @RhonddaBryant: It is very sad to hear that Betty Boothroyd has died. She was stern but winsome, she cared about doing things properly (… - 2 years ago

@logmein22: RT @BBCArchive: #OnThisDay 1992: Betty Boothroyd was elected as the first ever female Speaker in The House of Commons. - 2 years ago

@NatalieHopkin2: RT @HarrietHarman: Betty Boothroyd was a remarkable woman. For her, as a woman to get to chair the over-whelmingly male Commons she had to… - 2 years ago

@mjoukov: RT @CommonsSpeaker: Following the sad news that the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd has passed away, we have lowered the flags to half-mast in New… - 2 years ago

@raygeorgeson: RT @CommonsSpeaker: Following the sad news that the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd has passed away, we have lowered the flags to half-mast in New… - 2 years ago

@JSten2015: RT @PolitlcsUK: 🚨 | BREAKING: Former Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93 - 2 years ago

@logmein22: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@suzyglitter1: Betty Boothroyd elected Speaker 1992👇 #BettyBoothroyd - 2 years ago

@CamillaPargett1: RT @MikeHughes_: Very sad to learn of the death of Betty Boothroyd. A fearsome Speaker who blazed a trail. Here she is giving Simon Hughes… - 2 years ago

@CoastPaul: RT @miffythegamer: Betty Boothroyd has died. 😢 - 2 years ago

@MPC_Economist: RT @BBCNews: Obituary: Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@HeraldPols: Tributes paid as Betty Boothroyd dies aged 93 - 2 years ago

@PhillipODell4: RT @labourwhips: TODAY: One statement - @RishiSunak - Northern Ireland Protocol Update at 1830 (No UQs and no other statements) There w… - 2 years ago

@Macca_MK: Very sad to hear about the passing of Betty Boothroyd. Such a massive presence in the Labour movement, but also i… - 2 years ago

@Nick_Barnes: RT @BBCNews: Obituary: Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@bedheuce: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@KatiePClark: RT @gregwrightYP: In 2022, Betty Boothroyd defended the right of former premiers to challenge the integrity of Johnson's Government over th… - 2 years ago

@attikac: RT @sturdyAlex: Betty Boothroyd calls the Lords to order. Old habits and all that. RIP. - 2 years ago

@omamoll: RT @EP_President: Saddened by the passing of Betty Boothroyd, the first and only woman Speaker of the @HouseofCommons. A fair, impartial a… - 2 years ago

@hand_tips: RT @RhonddaBryant: It is very sad to hear that Betty Boothroyd has died. She was stern but winsome, she cared about doing things properly (… - 2 years ago

@duncanhaygill: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@ElaineSouthal10: RT @dave43law: R.I.P Betty Boothroyd Possibly the greatest 'Speaker' ever #ToriesOut235 #SunakOut126 #GeneralElectionNow #EnoughlsEnough #… - 2 years ago

@mjc0ughl4n: Rest in peace Betty Boothroyd. Former Labour MP, life peer, and best known for being first woman Speaker of the Com… - 2 years ago

@djdaddums: RT @paulasherriff: A proud Dewsbury lass, and a truly formidable woman who shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for so many women in… - 2 years ago

@MattOrr31808883: RT @labour_history: “I came out of the womb into the Labour movement...It’s like miners’ coal dust underneath your fingernails. Very diffic… - 2 years ago

@NWNorfolkWRN: RT @RosieDuffield1: #RIP Betty Boothroyd. An incredible trail-blazer and role model for all women in politics 💜 - 2 years ago

@WalkerMarcus: RT @rioghbhardain: Patricia Routledge, Betty Boothroyd and The Queen. - 2 years ago

@jduch: RT @EP_President: Saddened by the passing of Betty Boothroyd, the first and only woman Speaker of the @HouseofCommons. A fair, impartial a… - 2 years ago

@SandraDunn1955: RT @RhonddaBryant: It is very sad to hear that Betty Boothroyd has died. She was stern but winsome, she cared about doing things properly (… - 2 years ago

@White692742: RT @labour_history: “I came out of the womb into the Labour movement...It’s like miners’ coal dust underneath your fingernails. Very diffic… - 2 years ago

@lucky_legs_runs: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@bryony1963: RT @HarrietHarman: Betty Boothroyd was a remarkable woman. For her, as a woman to get to chair the over-whelmingly male Commons she had to… - 2 years ago

@avantip0polo: RT @miffythegamer: Betty Boothroyd has died. 😢 - 2 years ago

@JanetAspey: So sad about this. Betty Boothroyd was such an inspirational and brilliant woman. - 2 years ago

@R1ch1e5: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@attikac: RT @JAHeale: “There’s no point in waiting for silence - the honourable gentleman will not get silence. Produce your voice, Mr Hughes!” RIP… - 2 years ago

@LauraHa15799415: RT @HarrietHarman: Betty Boothroyd was a remarkable woman. For her, as a woman to get to chair the over-whelmingly male Commons she had to… - 2 years ago

@ExeterDormouse: RT @dougclow: Sorry to hear this. She was also a fantastic champion of the @OpenUniversity and served as its Chancellor from 1994-2006. The… - 2 years ago

@MrsCleaner: RIP Baroness Boothroyd The first female Speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd, has died aged 93. - 2 years ago

@bonbuf60: RT @JuliaHB1: I wrote this a few years ago about the wonderful former Speaker Betty Boothroyd - in sharp contrast with one of her successor… - 2 years ago

@Electricfox5: RT @sturdyAlex: Betty Boothroyd calls the Lords to order. Old habits and all that. RIP. - 2 years ago

@MatthewLumby: A trailblazer and a great Northern woman. Thank you Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@inessmithsrg: RT @Haggis_UK: Betty Boothroyd, the first female speaker, has died at the age of 93. RIP - 2 years ago

@MrJohnAburn: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@PoppsVx: RT @dave43law: R.I.P Betty Boothroyd Possibly the greatest 'Speaker' ever #ToriesOut235 #SunakOut126 #GeneralElectionNow #EnoughlsEnough #… - 2 years ago

@Dean0909: Rest In Peace Betty Boothroyd the greatest speaker of the house we ever had. A huge loss. - 2 years ago

@LauraHa15799415: RT @soniapurnell: She was indomitable. A great Speaker. Look up her background if you don’t know it -ex dancing girl etc. RIP Betty Boothro… - 2 years ago

@SandraDunn1955: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@MrCynical: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@TinaHelmeGlobal: RT @markaustintv: Betty Boothroyd has died . What a character she was. Into her nineties many was the time she would be on the phone pushin… - 2 years ago

@bobgriffiths_20: RT @BladeoftheS: I think Lindsay Hoyle should read what he has written about Betty Boothroyd and see if things such as ‘stuck by the rules’… - 2 years ago

@QwentyJ: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@MarkCymru: RT @campbellclaret: So sad to hear about Betty Boothroyd. She was a total one off. One of the kindest, wisest, most loving and loveable wom… - 2 years ago

@JohnHam21111978: RT @BBCArchive: #OnThisDay 1992: Betty Boothroyd was elected as the first ever female Speaker in The House of Commons. - 2 years ago

@WNCons: RT @Tony_Devenish: RIP Betty Boothroyd. - 2 years ago

@Forzie67: RT @itvcalendar: Dewsbury-born Betty Boothroyd, who was the first and only female Commons speaker, has died. - 2 years ago

@EmilyEmilyHello: RT @DavidDavisMP: Very sad news that Betty Boothroyd has died. Although I had my differences with her, she was a formidable Speaker and h… - 2 years ago

@gpgiddings3: RT @guardian: Betty Boothroyd dies aged 93 - 2 years ago

@MaryMor42826059: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@Bertrom: RIP Betty Boothroyd, the first woman to be Speaker of the House of Commons; life peer; and Labour MP for West Bromw… - 2 years ago

@Kashmann10: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@davepybus: Betty Boothroyd RIP #labour - 2 years ago

@EggusMaximus: RT @BBCArchive: #OnThisDay 1992: Betty Boothroyd was elected as the first ever female Speaker in The House of Commons. - 2 years ago

@iselamaj: RT @MikeHughes_: Very sad to learn of the death of Betty Boothroyd. A fearsome Speaker who blazed a trail. Here she is giving Simon Hughes… - 2 years ago

@Thehuck_59: RT @JAHeale: “There’s no point in waiting for silence - the honourable gentleman will not get silence. Produce your voice, Mr Hughes!” RIP… - 2 years ago

@DrElStaples: RT @BBCArchive: #OnThisDay 1992: Betty Boothroyd was elected as the first ever female Speaker in The House of Commons. - 2 years ago

@StrictlyRed2016: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@OliverJSY: RT @BBCArchive: #OnThisDay 1992: Betty Boothroyd was elected as the first ever female Speaker in The House of Commons. - 2 years ago

@EggusMaximus: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@matthewenstone: RIP Baroness Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@SimplySuvo92: RT @DavidHancock172: Sad to read that Betty Boothroyd has passed away. Obviously she’ll always be remembered as the first woman speaker of… - 2 years ago

@TollytB: RIP Betty Boothroyd😒 The best Speaker of the House I've seen, and would wipe the floor with the Consleazatives in… - 2 years ago

@isamutlib: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@AngelaCahill17: RIP the legend Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@Roadwarrior29: RT @ChillaxBcn: I just heard Betty Boothroyd has left us. She was a wonderful Speaker. Good bye for now, Betty. - 2 years ago

@ilb013: RIP Betty Boothroyd, stood no nonsense as Speaker of the House of Commons - 2 years ago

@Thehuck_59: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@JamesDAustin: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@slh100: So sad to hear of the passing today of Betty Boothroyd. We’ve lost one of the great ones today 😢 - 2 years ago

@jabos25: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@calmeilles: Damn! 😢 Betty Boothroyd dies aged 93 - 2 years ago

@PutneyFleur: Sad to hear of the death of Rt Hon Betty Boothroyd, first women Speaker of the House of Commons. - 2 years ago

@paintoolkit2: RT @sturdyAlex: Betty Boothroyd calls the Lords to order. Old habits and all that. RIP. - 2 years ago

@ShamsaBatool14: Betty Boothroyd, first female Speaker, dies aged 93 - 2 years ago

@Andy_eprr: RT @sturdyAlex: Betty Boothroyd calls the Lords to order. Old habits and all that. RIP. - 2 years ago

@F1N3R: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@jb5804: RIP Betty Boothroyd. An icon. - 2 years ago

@carol_isted: @jessphillips May you journey well Betty Boothroyd such sad news - 2 years ago

@MrKennyCampbell: Ah, RIP Betty Boothroyd. Her sculpture in the Commons' Boothroyd Room will have a hint of bittersweet from now on :… - 2 years ago

@hettiewagtail: RT @george_salmon: Very sad to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd, one-time Speaker of the HoC, and the last holder of that post to demon… - 2 years ago

@mrlpofalbauk: R.I.P Betty Boothroyd. A speaker and politician with class! #bettyboothroyd - 2 years ago

@Breda_Wx: RT @ZafuDiamond: Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first female speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93. RIP Betty, probably the best sp… - 2 years ago

@AlanReedTV: RT @sima_kotecha: First ever woman speaker Betty Boothroyd has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@OldBat10: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@Jonphillips7777: RT @Sunderland_GM: BREAKING: The first female Speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd, has died aged 93. - 2 years ago

@StrictlyRed2016: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@OldBat10: RT @helenmallam: Goodbye Betty Boothroyd, the working class lass from Yorkshire who kept all those bellend public schoolboys in their place… - 2 years ago

@StevieDawson: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@WildBaguetteMan: RT @TLDRNewsUK: 🔴 BREAKING: Betty Boothroyd, the first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93. - 2 years ago

@slipkn0t8: RIP Betty Boothroyd - wonderful woman 😪 - 2 years ago

@PaulBasnett: RT @sturdyAlex: Betty Boothroyd calls the Lords to order. Old habits and all that. RIP. - 2 years ago

@HackneyAbbott: So sad to hear that Betty Boothroyd the first female speaker of the House of Commons has died - 2 years ago

@Artemitzi: RT @snb19692: Oh no! A great lady. Betty Boothroyd RIP. - 2 years ago

@ZafuDiamond: Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first female speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93. RIP Betty, probably the… - 2 years ago

@StevieDawson: RIP Betty Boothroyd. A great Commons Speaker. - 2 years ago

@CiaranUT: Rest in Peace Betty! Your passion, commitment and kindness is one will never forget. Former Commons Speaker Bett… - 2 years ago

@BDSlater1: RT @JAHeale: “There’s no point in waiting for silence - the honourable gentleman will not get silence. Produce your voice, Mr Hughes!” RIP… - 2 years ago

@Dr_D_Robertson: RT @sturdyAlex: Betty Boothroyd calls the Lords to order. Old habits and all that. RIP. - 2 years ago

@LassGhost: RT @RosieDuffield1: #RIP Betty Boothroyd. An incredible trail-blazer and role model for all women in politics 💜 - 2 years ago

@bloodyexhausted: #BettyBoothroyd dies aged 93. No bloody nonsense. Was known to stifle a yawn to encourage MPs to cut short their… - 2 years ago

@philscott70: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@SDP_Alex: RT @BBCArchive: #OnThisDay 1992: Betty Boothroyd was elected as the first ever female Speaker in The House of Commons. - 2 years ago

@stuafc71: Rip baroness Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@willk_london: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@nathanielc04: RT @MichaelPayneUK: Heartbroken to hear Betty Boothroyd has passed away at the age of 93. A lifetime of breaking glass ceilings. Decades… - 2 years ago

@mrlpofalbauk: R.I.P Betty Boothroyd. A sparkler and politician with class! #bettyboothroyd - 2 years ago

@supazeez: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@MsPottingShed: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@tianran: RT @GdnPolitics: Betty Boothroyd dies aged 93 - 2 years ago

@JanJancsmith: RT @george_salmon: Very sad to hear of the death of Betty Boothroyd, one-time Speaker of the HoC, and the last holder of that post to demon… - 2 years ago

@PoliDigitalUK: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the fir… - 2 years ago

@miloparkerr: RT @PARLYapp: Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons from April 1992 to October 2000, has died aged 93. She was the first female… - 2 years ago

@Odbe34: What terribly sad news. #RIP indeed - 2 years ago

@NaylorCllr: RIP Betty Boothroyd - 2 years ago

@Andy__Buck: So sad to hear of Betty Boothroyd’s death. She was a good friend of Jo Richardson MP and agreed to be our patron an… - 2 years ago

@polytwonk: RT @DavidKa05445357: Former Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd dies - 2 years ago

@nathansangtm: So sad to hear that Betty Boothroyd has passed away. She smashed a huge glass ceiling and was such an inspiration to so many. - 2 years ago

@willOwensRB: RT @PolitlcsUK: 🚨 | BREAKING: Former Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93 - 2 years ago

@yorkshirepost: Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the working-class girl from Dewsbury who became the first female Speaker of the House of… - 2 years ago

@tweetmonkeyj: RT @sturdyAlex: Betty Boothroyd calls the Lords to order. Old habits and all that. RIP. - 2 years ago

@Alice9463: RT @TLDRNewsUK: 🔴 BREAKING: Betty Boothroyd, the first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93. - 2 years ago

@Shar_A_: Such strong childhood memories of watching Betty as speaker. She was marvellous. RIP Betty Boothroyd. - 2 years ago

@PaulRiches8: RIP Betty Boothroyd. Oh how we need someone of her ilk right now. - 2 years ago

@_ben_thompson: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@AndrewW66619812: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@jeffery_marilyn: RT @CamillaTominey: Breaking: Betty Boothroyd, the first female Speaker of the House of Commons has died, aged 93 Full tribute follows @tel… - 2 years ago

@25squareisland: RT @snb19692: Oh no! A great lady. Betty Boothroyd RIP. - 2 years ago

@richard1_uk: RT @JAHeale: “There’s no point in waiting for silence - the honourable gentleman will not get silence. Produce your voice, Mr Hughes!” RIP… - 2 years ago

@missymish1241: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@Virginiaeastwo1: RT @helenmallam: Goodbye Betty Boothroyd, the working class lass from Yorkshire who kept all those bellend public schoolboys in their place… - 2 years ago

@katie_martin_fx: RT @lewis_goodall: NEW: Sad news- the former (and first woman) Speaker of the Commons, Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died at the age of 93.… - 2 years ago

@ElijahMurlor: The wonderful Betty Boothroyd has left the Chamber. What a woman, what a speaker. We need more Boothroyds in our cu… - 2 years ago

@mbillingtonitv: Betty Boothroyd, first and only woman speaker of the Commons, dies aged 93 | ITV News - 2 years ago

@AothmanL: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@RosemaryFrazer: Sad news on the death of Betty Boothroyd. She blazed a trail in so many ways. - 2 years ago

@Joanna7528: RT @BBCBreaking: Betty Boothroyd, first woman to become Commons Speaker in UK parliament, has died aged 93 - 2 years ago

@cwestword: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@BeedieCath: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@Burychadchad: RT @markaustintv: Betty Boothroyd has died . What a character she was. Into her nineties many was the time she would be on the phone pushin… - 2 years ago

@lynnnaylor1954: RIP Betty Boothroyd🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️ - 2 years ago

@MeJuGenesis: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

@cnbcwatcher90: RT @Haggis_UK: Betty Boothroyd, the first female speaker, has died at the age of 93. RIP - 2 years ago

@BytesDyslexia: RIP Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the best Speaker of the House I can remember. - 2 years ago

@Bammosan: RT @snb19692: Oh no! A great lady. Betty Boothroyd RIP. - 2 years ago

@Mike_at_LPDE: Very sad to hear of the passing at the age of 93 of Baroness Betty Boothroyd, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons a… - 2 years ago

@Artemitzi: RT @CommonsSpeaker: I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of my friend the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd, Speaker of the House of Commons 1992… - 2 years ago

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