cryptic 26,768

[creamegg]

1d- cleaner turned over revolting vermin
p???c?

10a- trite manifesto's rewritten by member of government 8,2,5
??n?s?e? of state

24d- former african leader to upset fool
i?i?t, must be idiot I think

25a- flirt unchecked at the airport 5,2
c?r?? ?n, carry on?

16d- sweet expression of disapproval about fine flower
c?n???u?t

[sandyRoe]

pumice
minister of state
Idiot
candytuft

[shaneystar2]

pumice
minister
idiot idi ( amin)and to
yes carry on
candytuft

[Lie-in King]

1d Pumice - 'up' (revolting, turned) + 'mice'
10a Minister of State - anag 'trite manifestos'
24d Idiot - 'Idi (Amin)' + 'to' (upset)
25a Carry on - double meaning
16d Candytuft - 'candy' + 'tut' (about) f(ine)

[creamegg]

Thanks, thought I was on right lines but good to have them confirmed and explained!