8a unlike a proper gentleman, the politican wont part with it willingly (4) ?e??
14d ... being active enough to cause a commotion?(5)a?t??
21 a prerequisite prerequisite in the short term(4)p???
24 getting on as well as can be expected?(5)???n?
27a expect such an engagement on foot of those who know the ropes!(3-2-3)t??-o?-?a?