The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,569 - Aug 15 2014

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'Scum' -- ultimately obnoxious word for criminal SLAG
A Parisian is getting on, achieving complete agreement UNISON
Absence of wickedness in one seeking to be religious NOVICE
Bird with shining body descending on fish STARLING
Church work must be cut CHOP
Country dinner earl organised to back ex-PM NORTHERNIRELAND
Dear Parisian among idiots who may look skyward? TWITCHERS
Femme fatale used absurdly long hair to ensnare Conservative SEDUCTRESS
First appearance on stage brings delight ENTRANCE
Fish is starter -- starter for lunch brought in FLOUNDER
Former Labour politician, fellow not best pleased CROSSMAN
Going off after short time, running TROTTING
Hound knight kept in shed HUNT
Initial change made to wedding vehicle CARRIAGE
Inspiring part of hospital accommodation lacking nothing ENTHUSING
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Inventor of peg attached to plate PATENTEE
Lady president, one of two in something flowery ROSEBUSH
Making a protest, start to slash barriers RAILINGS
Manages hard American groups HUSBANDS
Metal pieces, now rare, I repaired IRONWARE
Moves very gradually or stops, avoiding maximum speed! EASES
Old country lake rising EIRE
Order soldiers in advance exercise to make fresh start RECOMMENCE
Plant needing good financial management? THRIFT
Relate, one way or the other REFER
Scandinavian dish that's spicy and cold BALTIC
Vehicle of writer unserviceable, dumped by motorway MINIBUS
Weapons of a specialised unit -- a US soldier's carrying one ASSAGAIS
Worker noticing things old boy missed SERVANT