Former House of Commons Speaker, Betty Boothroyd Dies, Westminster, London, UK - 27 Feb 2023
Pictured, the Palace of Westminster including the House of Commons. It has been announced today that Betty Boothroyd, the first female speaker of the House of Commons has sadly passed away aged 93. Betty served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1992 until 2000. She then went on to become a Baroness in the House of Lords. She was a great inspiration to many women and was known for her no nonsense style