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Betty Boothroyd, first female UK Commons speaker, dies at 93

The first female speaker of Britain’s House of Commons has died at age 93

The Independent UK

Betty Boothroyd, UK’s first woman Commons speaker, dies at 93

Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum for the UK’s Boothroyd, who served as speaker from 1992-2000.

Al Jazeera

Betty Boothroyd: Affable former dancer who became first female Commons speaker

She could defuse a dangerous or tense situation in the Chamber, and transform the snarls of MPs into gusts of laughter.

The Independent UK

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First female speaker of House of Commons Baroness Betty Boothroyd has died

The first-ever woman to be elected speaker has passed away at the age of 93 with tributes flooding in from Britain's political space

Manchester Evening News

Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first female Speaker, dies aged 93

Baroness Betty Boothroyd was elected as Speaker of the House of Commons in 1992, becoming the first woman to hold the role

The National (Scotland)

Tributes as first woman Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd dies at 93

Baroness Boothroyd served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1992 to 2000

Liverpool Echo

Baroness Betty Boothroyd dies age 93: Tributes paid to first woman Speaker of the House of Commons

The current Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to Lady Boothroyd as ‘one of a kind’

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Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first woman Speaker of the House of Commons, has died

"Not only was Betty Boothroyd an inspiring woman, but she was also an inspirational politicia"

Wales Online

Baroness Betty Boothroyd, first female Commons speaker, dies aged 93

Tributes across the political spectrum paid to ‘one of a kind’

The Independent UK

Betty Boothroyd dies aged 93 with tributes paid to first woman Speaker of the Commons

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the current speaker of the House of Commons, said: 'Not only was Betty Boothroyd an inspiring woman, but she was also an inspirational politician, and someone I was proud to call my friend'

Daily Mirror

No 10 raises prospect of protocol breakthrough as PM holds ‘final talks’ with EU

Rishi Sunak will hold a press conference, alongside the European Commission president, and update MPs if a deal is reached.

The Independent UK

Prime Minister's 'final talks' with EU signals potential breakthrough

Downing Street said that should there be movement after months of negotiations, with Rishi Sunak preparing to give a statement in the House of Commons

Wales Online

Protocol: No10 raises prospect of EU and UK breakthrough as PM holds final talks

Rishi Sunak will meet the European Commission president in the UK on Monday

Belfast Live

EU chief, UK PM to meet for N Ireland protocol talks

Ursula von der Leyen will meet Rishi Sunak in London on Monday for talks on the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.

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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak warned ‘bouncing’ MPs into quick vote on Brexit deal ‘will go badly wrong’

‘Don’t try to bounce parliament next week’, says ERG’s Mark Francois – who says rebellion on cards unless all EU law ‘expunged’ in Northern Ireland

Manchester Evening News

Awaab's Law to be debated by MP's in House of Commons

The Social Housing Regulation Bill is expected to be discussed in the House of Commons on Wednesday

The National (Scotland)

Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader to appear on tonight's Question Time

TONIGHT’S edition of Question Time is set to take place in Cardiff with a range of guests to appear on the panel show.

Manchester Evening News

Therese Coffey suggests people struggling to afford food could work more hours

The Environment Secretary made the comments during questions at the House of Commons on Thursday

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Daily Mirror

Tory minister Therese Coffey tells Brits to 'work more hours' if they can't afford food

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey was challenged over foodbanks running out due to huge demand, and told the House of Commons that people struggling should "consider working more hours"

Wales Online

Environment Secretary says people who can't afford to eat should work more

Therese Coffey was speaking in the House of Commons

Tribune News Service

UK’s Sunak suggests he’ll seek change to Brexit treaty from EU

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suggested a coming deal with the European Union over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland would involve legal changes to the existing treaty, something the bloc has previously opposed.

The Independent UK

Commons to pass ‘Daithi’s Law’ bill and delay NI assembly election

The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill is expected to move through all stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Bill to delay Assembly election and progress ‘Daithi’s Law’ to pass Commons

The Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill is expected to move through all stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Marketing of vapes to children ‘utterly unacceptable’, says Chris Whitty

England’s chief medical officer voices concern as vape use among 11- to 17-year-olds doubles in two years

Daily Record

SNP MP who survived skin cancer wants VAT removed on sunscreen products as public being 'priced out'

Amy Callaghan was diagnosed with melanoma at the age of 19 and called for sunscreen products to be made more affordable.

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