MPs Forced to Choose Between Betty Boothroyd Memorial and Key Vote Due to Refused Delay
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Sunak government denies request to delay parliamentary business by 1 hour for MPs to attend memorial service for former speaker Betty Boothroyd
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Service scheduled at same time as important Rwanda bill vote, forcing MPs to choose between paying respects and parliamentary duties
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Labour MP Charlotte Nichols calls decision "disrespectful to parliament", says proceedings get moved all the time
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Decision called "petty" by senior parliamentary source, Dame Diana Johnson says it's a "mistake" and urges reconsideration
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Both Sunak and Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt had previously paid emotional tributes to Boothroyd after her death, expressing deep respect