Betty Boothroyd
1929
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Biography
Betty Boothroyd is a British politician who made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom. Born in 1929 in Yorkshire, she began her political career in the Labour Party and was elected as a Member of Parliament in 1973. Known for her no-nonsense approach and sharp wit, Boothroyd presided over parliamentary debates with authority and impartiality. She retired from politics in 2000 and was granted a life peerage as Baroness Boothroyd, continuing to be a prominent advocate for parliamentary reform and women's rights.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for.
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I am the country's first woman speaker. It didn't bother me, but it bothered the government and the opposition. And that's good.
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You must stand up for what you believe, but you must also listen.
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I'm still here and ready to participate. I've seen some changes but even more needs to be done.
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We are simply passing through history. This is the time for alma mater the oldest, the warmest blanket of all.