The Guardian - Cryptic - Feb 11 2022 Crossword Puzzle Solutions

 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 28,678 - Feb 11 2022 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
'All in at election after touring', as country's leader once reputedly said (1,6,4,1,3)	ICANNOTTELLALIE
Being worthy of respect? Conservative's looking embarrassed	CRED
Bloke largely innocent, on reflection, but keeping the truth hidden	COVERUP
Brought up rule with listeners	REARED
Digital appliance fine (all I need to change)	NAILFILE
Drinkers' song from master during boozy birthday	DITHYRAMB
Fighting security measure, he may leave you spellbound	WARLOCK
Fire individual that's not succeeded	INGLE
Great man, as Boris really is first!	ALEXANDER
Have confidence over investig­ator (female) __ never good to show disloyalty	BETRAYAL
Height of failure? Lie!	MISS
In a diary recalled work meeting one afternoon __ this justifies conduct?	APOLOGIA
In truth, acted deplorably __ it means others shouldn't have to pay the price for you	DUTCHTREAT
Inspector overshadowed in case (half redacted, unfortunately)	LESTRADE
Is definite about names	IDENTIFIES
Love, I talk a lot about big beasts	NILGAIS
Old opponent of Tories now highly content?	WHIG
One banished from historic mansion leaving quietly?	EXILE
One successful outcome of trade negotiations __ perfect!	IDEAL
Party allowed by Yard? That's chicanery!	DUPLICITY
Rank of those originally involved in investigation	CASTE
See 4	PEAK
Starts to prevaricate over man in trouble __ flipping fatty lump	LIPOMA
Sweetheart, continue having drinks outside! We look after the workers	BEEKEEPERS
Talk about current lawbreaker at sea	PIRATE
Way to get entitlements? One claimed they're not bent	STRAIGHTS
Whip's greeting included warning	CAVEAT
Why I'm surprised to get backing	WHATFOR
Yes, seen rarely to possess intelligence __ I can vouch for it	EYEWITNESS