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Conservative? Barnet is moderate (5)

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chair

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'moderate' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for chair that I've seen before include "Windsor, for example" , "Preside, guide meeting" , "Supporter" , "Prof's post; meeting leader" , "Seat (of learning?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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