Conservative has a good cry starting pathetic tale

I believe the answer is:

sob story

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'pathetic tale' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for sob story that I've seen before include "Tear-jerking account" , "Account intended to evoke sympathy" , "Pathetic tale" , "Sentimental tale designed to arouse sympathy" , "A tale of woes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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