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King criticised for ‘constitutionally unwise’ tea with EU boss after Brexit deal

Baroness Arlene Foster called the move ‘tone deaf’.

The Independent UK

News that king will host EU chief sparks fury from DUP and Brexiters

Rishi Sunak accused of ‘dragging the king into a hugely controversial political issue’

The Guardian - UK

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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Former Edinburgh MSP Ruth Davidson claimed almost £25,000 in expenses in one year

The former Scottish Tory leader and Edinburgh Central MSP claimed £24,521 in expenses over a 12-month span. This was despite making just four speeches and asking only two questions.

Edinburgh Live

Lady Boothroyd obituary

First female speaker of the Commons known for her brisk, good-humoured style, and as a shrewd political tactician

The Guardian - UK

In Pictures: Ground-breaking former Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

Current Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to her as ‘one of a kind’.

The Independent UK

DUP leader faces stark and binary choice over any NI protocol deal

Jeffrey Donaldson risks internal revolt if he accepts deal but rejecting it will threaten future of power sharing

The Guardian - 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)

Ursula von der Leyen meeting King Charles will ‘go down very badly’ in Northern Ireland, says former DUP leader

A planned meeting between King Charles and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday has been criticised as “crass and tone deaf” by DUP’s former leader Arlene Foster.

Evening Standard

‘One of a kind’ Betty Boothroyd, first woman Commons Speaker, dies

She became the first woman to be elected Speaker in its 700-year history in April 1992.

The Independent UK

More to fixing UK economy than just Brexit, Keir Starmer tells business chiefs

The Labour leader made a speech setting out his 'mission' to give Britain the fastest, sustained growth in the G7 group of industrialised nations

Daily Mirror

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’

Evening Standard

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Wales Online

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"

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

OPINION - Signs of green shoots for our economy? Sadly, I don’t think they exist

For those of a certain maturity, the Nineties offered mixed messages. The overthrow of Margaret Thatcher, the ERM debacle and the humiliation by elements in his own party of John Major were all associated with enduring economic misery. The arrival in 1997 of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, the independence…

Daily Mirror

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'

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Evening Standard

What is cuckooing and why do people want it to be criminalised?

Cuckooing involves gangs and criminals taking over vulnerable people’s homes

The Independent UK

King to host Ursula von der Leyen in controversial meeting after Brexit deal

Their late tea will come after the EU chief signs a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

The Windsor Agreement: Rishi Sunak and EU boss to sign historic new deal

Historic agreement expected to be announced by PM and Ursula von der Leyen at joint press conference in Windsor before EU chief meets King

Daily Record

Deep clean for Kilmarnock as new task force to tackle anti-social behaviour

SNP and Labour groups shared a number of proposals over community priorities.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer searches for a Labour candidate for Jeremy Corbyn’s seat

Corbyn tells us attempts to block him standing are an “infringement of the democratic rights” of local members.

Manchester Evening News

Tax hikes and a 'useless' new code of conduct... what is on the line in Wigan's first council meeting of 2023

The 4.99 per cent tax rise will surely be thrown back and forth between political parties

The Independent UK

John Major warns Boris Johnson’s ‘neuralgic’ supporters must not sabotage Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal

Former PM defends Sunak’s attempts to improve on ‘pretty poor’ protocol deal struck by Johnson

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