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Poor MEP, debtor needing permit? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

empower

'permit?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'poor mep debtor' is the wordplay.
'poor' is an anagram indicator.
'debtor' becomes 'ower'.
'mep' with letters rearranged gives 'emp'.
'emp'+'ower'='EMPOWER'

'needing' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for empower that I've seen before include "Authorize" , "Sanction" , "Endow with authority" , "Authorise, endue" , "Give strength and confidence to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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