Betty Boothroyd

Politician

1929 –

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Who is Betty Boothroyd?

Betty Boothroyd, Baroness Boothroyd, OM, PC is a British politician, who served as Member of Parliament for West Bromwich and West Bromwich West from 1973 to 2000, initially for the Labour Party and, from 1992 to 2000, as Speaker of the House of Commons. She was the first, and to date only, female Speaker.

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Born
Oct 8, 1929
Dewsbury
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Education
  • Kirklees College

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on July 23, 2013

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