Despite her northern accent and her left-wing proclivities, Betty is a woman after Daphne's own heart. Like Daphne, she trod the boards in her younger days before turning to more serious things. As Speaker of the House of Commons Betty was always immaculately turned out, replete in full make-up, dress jewellery and manicured nails. Her sternly delivered "Sit down!" had Tory and Labour MPs alike quivering with masochistic delight. A lot of men would have paid good money for that kind of discipline.
