Across
1
Dictator broken by dismissal, rub salt in wound (3,3,4,2)
4
Peer offering testament on seafood, shortly (6)
9
Sea monster finishing off Balearic islands? (4)
10
Pressure on America if a shambles, to all appearances (5,5)
13
Will claims Dick works near building site? (9)
16
Deal stuffed, by the sound of it? (4)
17
Good to see message about humanity originally attributed to monastery (9)
21
Party leader has admitted tellin’ stories to lose the plot (3,4,1,4)
22
Particular area, part of body doctor showed: foot (4,2,3,5)
24
Having curbed expression, 1-0 ahead of an Italian team (5,5)
25
Bluenose Republican in scumbag (4)
26
Sun features European article in reports (6)
27
Credit given to journalist via bank (6)
Down
1
Issue hurdling boat in discipline with obstacles (7)
3
Old money has Ivy League member in clover, say (7)
5
One not drinking alcohol, tiniest amount of Cinzano spat out by duck? (6)
6
Very soon plague carrier brought a flame (9)
7
Play with leading character in turmoil, case of denial in general (7)
8
Spectacular drop as champion hits the canvas, Ali’s arms held up (8,5)
14
Ridge in black rock for insect (9)
16
Used up, looking at new token for beer (7)
18
Grant that’s secured absolutely not for the French clergy (7)
19
Beastly and brave rule on ineffective banks (7)
20
Squat where food processor stored by operative (6)
23
Afford to listen to island? (5)