2d. First on the list of sun-seekers can often be the last (6)
12/24d Celebratory fun, as politicians play to perfection (5,5)
17d. Cruel as the predicament of the poor Tin Man (9)
16d Might the KKK enlist The Man in Black for an inflammatory anthem (4,2.4)
28a Rock of ages for the family? Righr says Fred (10)
27a Keep away down Mexico way (5,3)