The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 26,712 - Oct 26 2015

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A natural hanger-on, in a manner of speaking BURR
Acting technique depicting part of Hamlet's madness METHOD
Commit an indiscretion by leaving out a decent chap? DROPABRICK
Couldn't find reason for failed campaign LOSTCAUSE
English head of college and builder ERECTOR
He can't laugh — he's got an announcement to make CRIER
He wrote songs to provide capital BERLIN
Hibernian flag on hospital IRISH
Ideal valet becomes unkempt and is relieved ALLEVIATED
Introduce force, showing initiative ENTERPRISE
It holds the unloved emperor motionless INERT
King upset aunt in church CANUTE
Loud and biased form of amusement FUNFAIR
Outlet for dispersing fuel FLUE
Party with blonde when weather forecast's favourable SETFAIR
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Queen's state carriage VICTORIA
Reaching new position of authority INCHARGE
Respect some hesitation in one's excuses, perhaps DEFERENCE
Right opposite WRONG
Ruling based on popular decisions DEMOCRACY
Shoplifter's dilemma? (4,2,2,5,2) TAKEITORLEAVEIT
Star skater is knocked out ASTERISK
Stitched up in news broadcast? SEWN
Stop and point at the river STAY
The spirit of Hogmanay? SCOTCH
Those that supported Cassius show unsuspected faults FEETOFCLAY
Times are changing for Arab states EMIRATES
To agree without reservation TOTALLY
Very many are of minor importance COUNTLESS