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PERSPECTIVE: Constituents take a dim view of rebel MPs' stand; Neil Connor took to the streets of West Bromwich and Perry Barr to ask residents whether they were proud that Blair had been opposed by their MPs. . .that was after he explained who one of them was.(Features)
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The Birmingham Post (England)
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September 7, 2006
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Byline: Neil Connor
Black Country folk are well known for their hospitality and friendly manner, but even on West Bromwich High Street, conversations with strangers can be somewhat painful.
That is what I found as I attempted to inject some political debate in one of the busiest shopping districts in Sandwell.
There would have been more tears if West Bromwich Albion defender Steve Watson had resigned, rather than the local MP Tom Watson.
"I have never heard of him. Is he the MP for West Bromwich?" said Ajit Singh, a 59-year-old who considers himself to be a keen ...