Animal-loving Sir Lindsay has a number of pets, including Maggie the tortoise – who is “not for turning” – and a dog, Betty, named after his late predecessor, Baroness Betty Boothroyd.

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Known for her no-nonsense style — and occasional withering put-downs — Boothroyd served as speaker for eight years.

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Senior Labour MP Chris Bryant added: "It is very sad news to hear that Betty Boothroyd has died.

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The current Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to Lady Boothroyd - who was MP for West Bromwich and West Bromwich West between 1973 and 2000 - as “one of a kind”.

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The funeral of Betty Boothroyd, the first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has taken place.

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