Still puzzled by 2d: Sort of spin recommended by former MP for Oldham. I have R?R??. The last letter would be L if 11a happens to be Wilde - Broad frame for novice playwright. Ther I have W???E
2d: maybe RURAL - Michael Meacher has had ministerial responsibility for rural affairs in the past (but that is a bit of a soft link for a clue like this)