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The author offers insights on various issues concerning British politics. Topics discussed include the initiatives of the British Labour Party and Conservative Party with regard to Brexit or the impending British withdrawal from the European Union (EU), legislative updates on the Domestic Abuse Bill, and the response of actor Mark Ruffalo after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson likened himself to Ruffalo's film character, the Incredible Hulk.

A personal narrative is presented that discusses the author's experience as a politician who was harassed by a far-right activist, public comments by politician Nigel Farage, and giving a speech at a conference.

The author comments on issues relating to culture and politics in Great Britain as of May 19, 2017. Topics discussed include the general election to be held in June, free press and the importance of having decent public service broadcasters, and the victory of Portugal's entry in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author explores her experience as Labour Party member of parliament (MP) in the British government, including attending party fundraisers, watching the Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and her colleagues' existential crises.