What MPs do about now (9)

I believe the answer is:

represent

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'what mps do' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun but the answer is not.

'about now' is the wordplay.
'about' becomes 're' ('re' means regarding or about).
'now' becomes 'present' (the present time).
're'+'present'='REPRESENT'

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(Other definitions for represent that I've seen before include "Illustrate" , "Act for" , "Play the part" , "Picture" , "Explain" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Irish News.

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