Betty Boothroyd Autobiography: The Autobiography

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She was a truly outstanding speaker, presiding with great authority, warmth and wit, for which she had our deep respect and admiration,” Blair wrote.

Former Tory prime minister Theresa May described Boothroyd as “formidable in the chair”, commanding respect from across the House. ParliamentarycareerforBaronessBoothroyd–MPsandLords–UKParliament". Parliament of the United Kingdom . Retrieved 13 May 2021. On 12 July 2000, following Prime Minister's Questions, Boothroyd announced to the House of Commons that would resign as Speaker after the summer recess. TonyBlair, then prime minister, paid tribute to her as "something of a national institution". Blair's predecessor, JohnMajor, described her as an "outstanding Speaker". [23] She stepped down as Speaker and resignedasanMP on 23 October 2000. [24] Life peerage and later activity

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Langdon, Julia (27 February 2023). "LadyBoothroydobituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 29 March 2023.

Boothroyd modernised the Commons speaker role as she refused to wear the traditional white wig, and ensured her successors would be able to choose whether to do so. LondonBoroughCouncilElections7May1964" (PDF). London Datastore. London County Council . Retrieved 3 May 2022. a b c Morris, Sophie (27 February 2023). "Baroness Boothroyd, first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93". Sky News . Retrieved 27 February 2023. Llefarydd Tŷ'r Cyffredin, Aelod Senedd Ewrop, aelod o Dŷ'r Arglwyddi, Chairman of Ways and Means, aelod o Gyfrin Gyngor y Deyrnas Unedig, Aelod o 52ain Senedd y Deyrnas Unedig, Aelod o 51ain Senedd y Deyrnas Unedig, Aelod o 50fed Llywodraeth y DU, Aelod o 49fed Llywodraeth y DU, Aelod o 48fed Llywodraeth y DU, Aelod o 47fed Llywodraeth y DU, Aelod o 46ed Llywodraeth y DU, Aelod o 45ed Llywodraeth y DU, Aelod o 51ain Senedd y Deyrnas Unedig, Chancellor of the Open UniversityShe did not marry, despite receiving a number of offers – at least three of which were serious – saying that they always came at the wrong time. She was sad never to have had children, but she was brilliant with other people’s and had an instinctive touch for treating them as if they were grown-ups. It was possibly the secret of her success as speaker. The Conservative MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, Simon Clarke, described Boothroyd as a “magnificent parliamentarian”, and said it was “a thrill to see her around the Commons until recently”.

Betty: I refused three marriage proposals". Belfast Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235 . Retrieved 27 February 2023. Boothroyd died at a hospital in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire on 26 February 2023 at the age of 93. [2] Her death was announced the following day by Betty Boothroyd: To Parliament and beyond". BBC. 24 Hydref 2001. Archifwyd o'r gwreiddiol ar 24 May 2009 . Cyrchwyd 21 Ionawr 2009. To be the first woman speaker was truly groundbreaking and Betty certainly broke that glass ceiling with panache.

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Boothroyd neither married nor had children. [34] [35] She took up paragliding while on holiday in Cyprus in her 60s. She described the hobby as both "lovely and peaceful" and "exhilarating". [36] In April 1995, whilst on holiday in Morocco, Boothroyd became trapped in the Atlas Mountains in the country's biggest storm in 20 years. Her vehicle was immobilised by a landslide; she and a group of hikers walked through mud and rubble for nine hours before they were rescued. [37] [38] MPs have championed her ability to “smash the glass ceiling”, as she became the first woman to be elected Commons speaker in April 1992, after more than 700 years of parliamentary tradition. St Edmund's College – University of Cambridge". st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 10 September 2018 . Retrieved 10 September 2018.

StEdmund'sCollege–UniversityofCambridge". st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 10 September 2018 . Retrieved 10 September 2018. Maxine Peake (Funny Cow & Anne) and Seiriol Davies (How To Win Against History) have created this brand-new production, directed by former Royal Exchange Theatre Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom. It was a privilege to be in parliament during her tenure and to know her as the big-hearted and kind person she was. My thoughts are with her family and many friends.” Parliamentary career for Baroness Boothroyd – MPs and Lords – UK Parliament". Parliament of the United Kingdom . Retrieved 13 May 2021.Boothroyd was an early political activist. Her parents, Archibald and Mary, were members of the Labour party and the Textile Workers’ Union on which they relied for the protection of their jobs in the heavy woollen industry in the old West Riding. They did not always have work, although Mary, a weaver, was more often employed than her husband – because her wages, as a woman, were less. Betty Boothroyd: To Parliament and beyond". BBC. 24 October 2001. Archived from the original on 24 May 2009 . Retrieved 21 January 2009. Betty Boothroyd, Baroness Boothroyd, OM , PC (8 October 1929 – 26 February 2023) was a British politician who served as a member of Parliament (MP) for West Bromwich and West Bromwich West from 1973 to 2000. A member of the Labour Party, she served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1992 to 2000. [2] She was the first woman to serve as Speaker. [3] Boothroyd later sat in the House of Lords as, in accordance with tradition, a crossbench peer. [4] Early life [ edit ] Langdon, Julia (27 February 2023). "Lady Boothroyd obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 27 February 2023.