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On 12 July 2000, following Prime Minister's Questions, Boothroyd announced to the House of Commons that would resign as Speaker after the summer recess. TonyBlair, then prime minister, paid tribute to her as "something of a national institution". Blair's predecessor, JohnMajor, described her as an "outstanding Speaker". [23] She stepped down as Speaker and resignedasanMP on 23 October 2000. [24] Life peerage and later activity McSmith, Andy (12 July 2000). "SuperstarwhoruledMPswithanironrodandareadywit". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019 . Retrieved 5 April 2019. Maxine Peake (Funny Cow & Anne) and Seiriol Davies (How To Win Against History) have created this brand-new production, directed by former Royal Exchange Theatre Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom.

Betty Boothroyd with the prime minister Tony Blair, who unveiled a portrait of the speaker by Jane Bond in the reception at No 1 Parliament Street, Westminster, in 2000, the year of her retirement. Photograph: Peter Jordan/PA Archive/Press Association ImagesRentoul, John (4 April 2019). "The House of Commons is so divided on Brexit it has had its first tied vote for decades". The Independent . Retrieved 3 May 2022. But she only ever ejected one MP during her time in the role - then DUP leader Ian Paisley who had accused a minister of lying and was subsequently suspended for 10 days. Parliamentary career for Baroness Boothroyd – MPs and Lords – UK Parliament". Parliament of the United Kingdom . Retrieved 13 May 2021.