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The article profiles the town of South Shields in northeast England, as of 2013. The author says that he grew up in the town and discusses the economic history of the area, noting the prominent role of the mining and shipbuilding industries. He says that the economy declined beginning in the 1970s, with rising unemployment and poverty. He notes residents' strong support of the British Labour Party and dislike of the Conservative Party. The area's natural beauty and resourcefulness are cited.

The article offers inside gossip on the British Parliament as of July 15, 2016 including Conservative politician Andrea Leadsom's struggle with public scrutiny, paranoia in Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's camp, and why a Labour member of parliament will not back partymate Angela Eagle.

Presents profiles of ten MP's in England, including Mary Creagh, Diana Johnson, David Anderson, Jess Morden, Ian Austin, and others. Description of their political careers, accomplishments, private lives and opinions; Speculation on their future success.