RIP Betty Boothroyd

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Blaze · #1 Post by **Blaze** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:08 pm

Our first woman Speaker, and she was such a character. RIP

MAD87 · #2 Post by **MAD87** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:11 pm

I'm sorry to hear that - she was indeed quite a character who could keep the schoolboys in check.

Mangetout · #3 Post by **Mangetout** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:23 pm

A very straight talking lady. Fun to watch her keeping the naughty boys in order.

exile · #4 Post by **exile** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:20 pm

Possibly the last one that has - at least without bullying outside of the chamber

RIP

niemeyjt · #5 Post by **niemeyjt** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:38 pm

Lindsey Hoyle seems OK - or have I just not read the right content?

ajm · #6 Post by **ajm** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:49 pm

niemeyjt wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:38 pm Lindsey Hoyle seems OK - or have I just not read the right content?

He is brilliant - a good Lancashire lad!!

niemeyjt · #7 Post by **niemeyjt** » Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:24 pm

Yes - he does seem fair - unlike the previous incumbent.

exile · #8 Post by **exile** » Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:40 am

Yes I agree. I was not counting him as the current incumbent.

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