Betty Boothroyd15 Mar 2024Daffodil weekend honours Betty BoothroydSome 12,000 visitors will descend on a village to admire the Madam Speaker daffodil, and many more.15 Mar 2024Cambridgeshire22 Feb 2024Watch: Moments of drama from Commons SpeakersWith Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle under pressure over last night's Gaza debate, take a look back at some more explosive moments in the House.22 Feb 2024UK Politics23 Jan 2024Boothroyd's Columbo DVDs among items auctioned offItems reflecting the former MPs personal and political life raise over £80,000 at auction.23 Jan 2024Leeds & West Yorkshire5 Jan 2024Charities to benefit from Boothroyd items auctionItems owned by Lady Boothroyd, who died last year, are expected to raise up to £200,000 for charity.5 Jan 2024Leeds & West Yorkshire29 Mar 2023Funeral of Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd heldBaroness Boothroyd, who served as Commons Speaker from 1992 to 2000, died aged 93 in late February.29 Mar 2023Leeds & West Yorkshire28 Feb 2023May on Boothroyd: Remarkable, amazing, impressiveThe former PM pays tribute to the first woman Speaker of the Commons, who has died age 93.28 Feb 2023UK Politics27 Feb 2023First woman Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd diesSir Lindsay Hoyle describes her as an "inspirational woman" who was known for her "no-nonsense style".27 Feb 2023UK Politics27 Feb 2023Time's up! Boothroyd's farewell to the CommonsThe first female Speaker of the House of Commons, who served from 1992 to 2000, has died aged 93.27 Feb 2023UK Politics27 Feb 2023Obituary: Betty BoothroydThe colourful and much respected Commons Speaker fought to maintain the traditions of Parliament.27 Feb 2023UK