1 across, 13 across. Making half-hearted effort like ‘Doctor’ McKeith. 5 letters, 7 letters, 3 letters and 7 letters.
9 across. My relative put money across counter? On the contrary. 5 letters.
10 across. Terriers at peak fitness on manoeuvres – leader succeeded. 9 letters.
11 across. Wind up here? No, grounds extensive but there’s no women. 3 letters and 4 letters.
12 across. At last! Nigel got found out. 7 letters.
13 across. See 1.
15 across. Shut up shop. 4 letters.
18 across. Crown Prince following American has-been. 4 letters.
19 across. Was sacked after fake election? Flipping rubbish! 10 letters.
22 across, 27 across. Accommodating mates on the dole? 7 letters, 4 letters and 8 letters.
24 across. 7 possibly green? It’s unlikely. 7 letters.
25 across. Glider op deployed energy beam. 9 letters.
26 across. Passed with top marks Trump originally claimed … or pretended. 5 letters.
27 across. See 22.