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Socialist accepts a politician giving better access? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ramped

'giving better access?' is the definition.
(wheelchair access)

'socialist accepts a politician' is the wordplay.
'socialist' becomes 'red' (socialism is often associated with the colour red).
'accepts' is an insertion indicator.
'politician' becomes 'MP' (Member of Parliament).
'a'+'mp'='amp'
'red' placed around 'amp' is 'RAMPED'.

(Another definition for ramped that I've seen is " Built with a slope".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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