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15a." In which, routine Sunak opening argument is made? (7-6)
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Commons Debate

Really struggling with this - almost as though it was not the usual setter! Some I think I have the answer but can't fully parse, e.g. 6d "Topless female only coarse to be of interest", where I had were ?N?R?S? - so it ought to be engross I suppose, which is "to be of interest". Topless female is the usual domestic fowl less "h", and "gross" is "coarse" at a pinch. Where does "only" fit in? Guess I'm reading it wrong!

Sealionsteve, it's 'female only', as in a ??? party

Thanks for that Mattrom. I see it now!

Still not sure whether it's the usual Cyclops - I can usually do it in one sitting but am only 70% through after half a dozen for this one :-(

I’m doing ok but I fear I’m biffing more than I’m parsing. Whatever gets it completed, I suppose…

Stuck on 18d(7) A green old leader,
I cannot think past the near anagram of Reagan which is of course a letter short.

Lincoln green was worn by
Robin Hood

..and Abraham Lincoln was the US Leader

Doh, of course, with Reagen in my mind I should have gone on to other presidents.
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