Betty Boothroyd's down-to-earth manner, complete lack of pretension and respect for the supremacy of Parliament endeared her to both sides of the House.The former Commons Speaker fiercely defended the traditions of Parliament and was visibly impatient with backbenchers who failed to behave in a proper manner, or with any minister whom she felt was attempting to bypass the House.
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