General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

I disagree. For instance (and I'm not wanting to fall out, it's just my opinion ...) I don't consider police officers to have 'done a days work in their lives, either.
But, we all have a different idea of "work".

In reality, work comes in different forms. A lawyer works, but not like a kerb-layer works.
A general practicioner works, but not like a bin-man works.

I actually know Andy and, although he doesn't 'work' as hard as I do (when I work!) he does spend a lot of time doing what he does.
So does Lisa Nandy and the rest of 'em.
And I can imagine their 'work' is that boring they'll be 'mentally tired' at the end of their day.
Andy, along with a close friend of mine, would often do 16 hour shifts, including travelling.

As for "pissing in the same pot", well, you should know, officer!