The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 2,952 - May 20 2018

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A whistle-blower singularly shod? Not so BAREFOOT
Alternative responses to request for secluded place NOOK
Deliberately lost to the other side, as stated THREW
Disorderly march cancelled -- is even changing into friendly campaign CHARMOFFENSIVE
European was bounder, ran for union without approval ELOPED
Flip ingredient in pub one's unable to choose? BEGGAR
For remote settlement, excel in sending mail? OUTPOST
Foreign citizen producing articles about part of UK ATHENIAN
Get marine redeployed on left of colonel's men REGIMENTAL
How pieces of chintz are ordered -- or almost! ALPHABETICALLY
Kindly include head of government in African country BENIGN
Little child's great strength, as you can hear MITE
Mainly overlook how to make money illegally FORGE
Manipulation of figures elevated favourite -- be curious about it PUPPETRY
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Moron I've confused who will swallow anything? OMNIVORE
Noble, sooner than should be the case, ending like that EARL
Only Conservative is above criticism, ultimately, for bad behaviour SOLECISM
Part of foot that may be painful in dance BALL
Rubbish removed from seaside briskly DEBRIS
Shot in game SNAP
Showing lots of energy against English after start of play ACTIVE
Steps up attempt to escape FLIGHT
Stuff that's less shiny? MATTER
Surrounded by diamonds, in a haze AMIDST
Waters rising, hence state of anxiety STEW
We are prone to absorb blow as harmless deception WHITELIE
Western criminal paid to kill American poet WHITMAN
Women having fun with jolly fellows around new piano HENPARTIES