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Betty Boothroyd

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BlueBelle Mon 27-Feb-23 11:58:07

This never to be forgotten larger than life lady has died at the grand age of 93
What a character she was
Loved her way of keeping order

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timetogo2016 Mon 27-Feb-23 14:57:14

It was entertaining to watch her in action.
RIP Betty.

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LadyHonoriaDedlock Mon 27-Feb-23 15:02:27

Wonderful woman.

The chorus girl who became First Citizen, and distinguished herself in that role more than any other in my lifetime. What a story!

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sodapop Mon 27-Feb-23 15:02:47

A woman to be admired, we could do with more of her ilk now.
God bless Betty Boothroyd RIP.

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TwiceAsNice Mon 27-Feb-23 16:10:25

Brilliant woman, I’m sad to read that she has died. She was the best Speaker parliament ever had in my memory, head and shoulders better than any man. RIP!

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Callistemon21 Mon 27-Feb-23 16:28:00

Yes she was an excellent Speaker and a most remarkable woman.

I remember being fascinated by the fact that she was a Tiller Girl, she always seemed to have that touch of glamour about her as well as being a serious and dedicated politician.

RIP Betty Boothroyd

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silverlining48 Mon 27-Feb-23 16:40:36

As we were going into st Thomas hospital my dh, gentleman that he is, opened the door for an elderly woman. He noticed she was wearing a House of Commons broach and recognised Betty Boothroyd.
A few years ago a friend was staying in the same hotel as Betty, apparently she smoked like the proverbial chimney and was the life and soul of the party. A real character. RIP.

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