Betty Boothroyd

[Rosie29]

Sorry no link. Betty Boothroyd - first woman Speaker of the HC has died aged 93. I always admired her no nonsense straightforward approach to things and sense of humour. RIP

[SparklyKid]

Very sad, she was a Tiller Girl dancer, RIP

[Rosetta]

Best Speaker ever. RIP Betty

[goodgoalie]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-64786680

[barry1010]

She was a rare thing in parliament, a good egg

[Rosie29]

Sparkly - I never knew that. But I can imagine it :-)

[youngmafbog]

No nonsense person, just the sort you need.

Well at least she has left a legacy, more than most of us achieve. Did her bit and can now Rest in Peace.

[fitdarren]

I agree with barry.

[hellywelly4]

She was excellent. Kept everyone in order!

[MargoTester]

Very sad, an excellent speaker

[ToraToraTora]

Legend, RIP Betty.

[ToraToraTora]

Sadly followed by the worst 2 speakers in history.

[Lie-in King]

She was an excellent choice for the job of Speaker, respected by most, if not all MPs. RIP Betty.

[Barsel]

One of the finest. R.I.P Betty Boothroyd.

[andy-hughes]

Very sad.

When you saw Speakers Martin and Bercow in action, you realised how good she was, and how the job is done properly.

RIP Betty.

[jourdain2]

Yes, a woman to respect, who was also downright 'nice'. R.I.P.

[gulliver1]

Yes a brilliant lady , wish we could have more speakers like she was .

[rowanwitch]

She said her most precious possession was her portcullis brooch. She was good at what she did because she cared about parliament, it's history and responsibilities. I think in her own way she was a National Treasure. RIP

[Spungle]

The best Speaker in our lifetime, by quite a chalk. A fine example of what a real parliamentarian looked like.