A problem with final 2 clues. 28 across is "Hugh GaitskEll" (leader of Labour Party 1955-63) However 25 down (a small dark goose with dark grey plumage and short neck)= brAnt The "e" and "a" clash and...
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college at that time has energy-energy and plastic (-o-y-t-e-e)
"Polythene" works but doesn't fit, and can't find any words to fit! Compiling error?...