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Baroness Boothroyd
27 February 2023
Lead MP
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley
Speaker
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Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about baroness boothroyd in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Chorley
The Speaker informed the House of Baroness Boothroyd's death and expressed deep sadness at the loss of this groundbreaking parliamentarian. He highlighted her role as the first woman Speaker, a position she held from 1992 to 2000, noting that when she was elected in 1973 there were fewer than 30 women MPs and only 10% by the time she became Speaker in 1992. He praised her no-nonsense style, sense of humour, wit, and formidable nature.
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