The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,302 - Sep 13 2017

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Clues Answers
Announcement of player's dismissal had the wrong effect BACKFIRED
Approve first of great escapes please RATIFY
Bouncer dismissing England opener's a winner VICTOR
Brings in petitions Republican's left PAYS
Compositions needing correction, cutting or adapting CONCERTI
Consort — for Henry the Second ANNEBOLEYN
Constrict end of iron bolt NARROW
Current vote within dynasty for merger MIXING
Did Frank ultimately change career? STAMPEDE
Faithful copy of old motor VIP's rejected CARBON
God's house in Tangier evacuated THOR
Hard-skinned alien creature seen from below LAMINATE
Last drop of rain falling from isolated succulent ALOE
Light seat for two or more SETTLE
Clues Answers
National lawmen on the move, keeping quiet WELSHMAN
New flag adopted by diocese without reservation ENTIRELY
Odious current guards backed up REPUGNANT
Old racing driver's less rash, nursing fractured toe CHARIOTEER
On trip with mate, one stops Henry showing too much cheek HONEYMOONING
Penny added to mischief-maker's money PELF
Scoffed in ridicule at enemy EATEN
Spellbound, consider snatching kiss HEXED
State old lady regretted, on reflection GRANDEUR
Tangled bit of elastic's a short-term liability FLOATINGDEBT
Trouble bather gets into? HOTWATER
Veggie hors d'oeuvre — butcher cursed it! CRUDITES
Worthless hermit, criminal destined to hang? WHISTLERSMOTHER