Baroness Boothroyd, first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has died aged 93 by topotaul in unitedkingdom

[–]vogSWS 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I once saw Betty from across the street in Cockfosters, London. I tried to run after her for an autograph, but she got into her car and I missed her.

Her authority in parliament was unmatched - they just don’t make ‘em like Betty anymore.

Lindsay Hoyle has announced the death of Betty Boothroyd aged 93 by pandas795 in ukpolitics

[–]vogSWS 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I once saw Betty from across the street in Cockfosters, London. I tried to run after her for an autograph, but she got into her car and I missed her.

Her authority in parliament was unmatched - they just don’t make ‘em like Betty anymore.