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Mixed bag : too many hidden sequences and a couple of dubious meanings (9a & 21a) along with some corkers (20d & 14d)

I’m really stuck on 9A Throttle head off Theresa? (6) I’ve got - - - H - R in.
Also 5D US writer getting end away? Lecher! (4) I’ve got - - - F
Any help would be greatly appreciated

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Thomas WOLF(e)

Stuck on 17d. - Big Spender wouldn't text part absent member (6) S-R-M-

Scrimp, something a big spender wouldn't do. It's Script, text, with the PT, part absent and add MP, member.

Whoa! You’re a genius! Never have got that!! Many thanks

I need 15d to kill this one Minister' B' caught in mid denial perhaps (2,8) I keep thinking that the second word is moribund but not happy about it. As always any help is appreciated

Wait, got it ok

Phenol, thanks. Glad I could help.

24 across is giving me trouble.
"Bastard party needs right bloke!" - right-wing Tory (9).
I have ??a???m??
Thank you.