Crossword solution

to 2332: glad all over

The unclued lights are preceded by HAPPY to yield phrases listed in Brewer.

First prize Tony Hankey, London W4
Runners-up C. Elengorn, Enfield, Middlesex;
John Harcourt, Maidstone, Kent;

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‘There’s no easy way to put this, Ted, but we need to reduce staff levels and you’re a member of the demographic group no one cares about.’

‘I thought we were in coalitionwith Sinn Fein?’

‘Police?’

‘Oh no, while he’s inside he’s become radicalised.’

‘Typical. You wait for ages and then 4,000 come along at once.’

‘I’ll have to knock down your doll’s house to make way for my HS2 train set.’

‘Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m sure you won’t mind, if I don’t kiss you…’

‘Before you go, can you phone my wife and let her know I’ll be a bit late?’

‘It’s the land of the scot free.’

‘Our target is to meet net zero by 2035.’

‘Smart motorways are far too dangerous — stick to A roads.’

‘They built this hospital in just ten days, you know!’

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