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One working on material through which Johnson led his MPs, according to Starmer (5)

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I believe the answer is:

sewer

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This clue could be a double definition.

'one working' is the first definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'material through which johnson led his mps according to starmer' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for sewer that I've seen before include "Filthy channel" , "Drainage channel" , "Main drain" , "Tailor" , "Pipe for carrying away waste matter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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