Trots out to lunch? (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

loony left

I'm afraid I can't explain this answer.

(Other definitions for loony left that I've seen before include "politicos out to lunch?" , "Politicians out to lunch" , "political faction ..." , "fringe perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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