Across
1
Service perhaps not available after broadcast decried NHS (7,5)
8
See National Guard provide weapons to far-reaching power (4,3)
9
Lamb, say, understood encounter as stated (3,4)
11
In darts, regularly inspired by drinks, we raise game (7)
12
Died in helping in Canadian sea hazard? (4,3)
13
Pollard closely packed trees to expose borders (5)
14
Son skipping exclusive exam concerning public choices (9)
16
US commando having left instead of 2nd Engineers in recognition of fighting? (5,4)
19
Second prominent feature of Stalin maybe in store (5)
21
Mostly remain with chatty bird, showing capacity for endurance (7)
23
Blunt bishop leaves with direct old abbot (7)
24
Put favourable slant on two levels about unknown philosopher (7)
25
Frolics in punts reported (7)
26
Indiana and North Carolina constrained by deepened new autonomy (12)
Down
1
An EU administrative centre hanged a criminal (3,4)
2
Forms glossy surface on handle coated with odd bits of silver backing (7)
3
Master cutting extravagantly encased gold inlay on steel (9)
4
Spies chest buried by Poles (5)
5
Retreat from all but frightful temperature (7)
6
Poorer girl turned up in elevated check (7)
7
Stuns fat South African mountain idiot eating tons (12)
10
Book chalet, otherwise hotel, given turbulent times (3,9)
15
Cut off in middle of Fleet Street having called journalist (9)
17
Excuse no one – bar should be raised (7)
18
Foul goalkeeper? More or less (7)
19
The same hospital admits musician (7)
20
Plant workers going north stuck in possible suitable route? (7)
22
Saw advantage after removing lead weight, ultimately (5)