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Bits of mischief with Left ousting Right to establish political platforms (6)

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planks

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'political platforms' is the definition.
(plank can mean a political platform or policy)

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(Other definitions for planks that I've seen before include "Pieces of wood" , "Boards" , "Stout lengths of sawn timber" .)

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