CSPC 1

2. There is, a pub in Bridge Street. Now what's it called again? 3,6,3
5. With the grace of God, the clergy have provided a very cimple slue. 10
7. Take a position of power by force. 5
9. Internet abbreviation describing you as you read these clues. 3
11. Will the Republicans really play their best Bridge Hand? 5
13. Spiced or dried legumes. 3
14. Buzz's favourite snack - after all, he didn't want to ruin his main space meal. 5,3
16. When in Rome call us what the Romans called us. 5,8
18. A Jermyn Street resident is less likely to forget these than you or I. 3
19. Our mixed up leader is writing his own rules now. 5
20. I don't believe it, I saw a terrible hit and run at The Bridge but who was the poor victim? 6.7
21. I've always found this route a bit of an obstacle. 6,3
23. She was always happiest writing about Offred amongst the trees. 6
24. There are some very smelly areas inside our parliament! 6

1. Their historic champion would be in a froth about how this event defied its name to one participant. 10,4
3. Half of a Coney is an essential tool. 3
4. The problem with TikTok and Instragram users is they're just so narcissistic! 4
6. He would do anything for Love. 4,4
8. A fishy area of Compton. 5,4
10. Where Gutenberg found all his Capitals. 5,4
12. Defiant of authority. 12
15. A temporary encampment. 7
17. The Serbian who's name now surprisingly adorns many a smart drive. 5
22. To absorb or drain fluid. 4